September 5

Keeping Wisdom in View

The discerning person always knows that there are questions to be answered before we undertake action.


Proverbs 17

24 A discerning man keeps wisdom in view,

but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

The discerning person always knows that there are questions to be answered before we undertake action. Those questions are summarized in our basic ones for writing a good informative article. They are: who, what, where, when, how and why? Each of these questions have an application to wisdom. Furthermore, they apply to whether or not one gets to the place they intend to go. Sometimes the answer to a question voids the projected action. That is what wisdom is all about.

The fool, on the other hand, only sees what he wants and disregards all rules to achieve that end. He cares not for the character of those with whom he associates, what he does to accomplish his desire, where it will take him, the timeliness of his action, the means by which he accomplishes his task or why he is acting. He only knows what he wants, likes and what will satisfy his personal appetite for power, prestige or possession. He is driven by a wandering eye and lust for more.

When we are discerning we will find that the truth hurts and is sometimes restrictive. But if we are discerning and wise we will find that in the long term wisdom will lead us to a happier and secure future.