“When the Bible speaks of wisdom, it speaks a bit differently. Christian wisdom is holistic. It does not reduce to book or street smarts, nor is it merely the sum total of our lessons learned. Instead, Christian wisdom is about living a life that responds correctly to reality. In his helpful book The Fear of the Lord Is Wisdom, theologian Tremper Longman III describes biblical wisdom as containing three essential levels: the skill of living (practical), becoming a good person (ethical), and fearing God (theological). All three ways of living are wise not only because they are commanded by an authoritative Creator; they are wise because they are responsive to objective realities in the world.” – Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age by Samuel James
What Is True Wisdom?
“When the Bible speaks of wisdom, it speaks a bit differently. Christian wisdom is holistic. It does not reduce to book or street smarts, nor is it merely the sum total of our lessons learned. Instead, Christian wisdom is about living a life that responds correctly to reality. In his…
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