wisdom:"the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgement asto action; sagacity, discernment, or insight" and "the ability or result of an ability to think and act utilizing knowledge, experience, understanding, commonsense, and insight." (www.dictionary.com)
Under Wisdom in the Topical Guide is listed (to see): discernment, spiritual; education; God, intelligence of; God, omniscience of; God, wisdom of; Holy Ghost, gifts of; Intelligence; Knowledge; Learn; Prudence; Understanding; Wise.
Both the worlds and Gods definition is pretty similar but no matter who's definition you go by, wisdom is basically using judgement to make a decision, (preferably just judgement). Wisdom is something that i think is getting less and less but I believe and know, if you rely on God as you make every decision, you will be wise in each decision. Wisdom is different for each person and that is why I believe there is a lot of contention in the world today. In 3 Nephi 11:29 it says "...he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil,..." Since we are told contention is of the devil, then it is very important to use wisdom in each and EVERY decision we make in life. We need wisdom is choosing a school to go to college. We need wisdom in choosing who to date and eventually marry. We need wisdom is politics and who we choose to lead us locally and nationally. We need wisdom to try and see the whole picture and not just each day. We need wisdom to be able to forgive those around us. We need wisdom in raising children (whether married or single. Whether you have a family of your own or when you watch other children). If we do not have wisdom, we have nothing.
Under Wisdom in the Topical Guide is listed (to see): discernment, spiritual; education; God, intelligence of; God, omniscience of; God, wisdom of; Holy Ghost, gifts of; Intelligence; Knowledge; Learn; Prudence; Understanding; Wise.
Both the worlds and Gods definition is pretty similar but no matter who's definition you go by, wisdom is basically using judgement to make a decision, (preferably just judgement). Wisdom is something that i think is getting less and less but I believe and know, if you rely on God as you make every decision, you will be wise in each decision. Wisdom is different for each person and that is why I believe there is a lot of contention in the world today. In 3 Nephi 11:29 it says "...he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil,..." Since we are told contention is of the devil, then it is very important to use wisdom in each and EVERY decision we make in life. We need wisdom is choosing a school to go to college. We need wisdom in choosing who to date and eventually marry. We need wisdom is politics and who we choose to lead us locally and nationally. We need wisdom to try and see the whole picture and not just each day. We need wisdom to be able to forgive those around us. We need wisdom in raising children (whether married or single. Whether you have a family of your own or when you watch other children). If we do not have wisdom, we have nothing.
