Wisdom: Why Study It?
Why study the wisdom of others? · For learning wisdom and discipline; for understanding insightful sayings; · for receiving prudent instruction in uprightness, justice, and integrity; · for teaching astuteness, knowledge and discretion to the inexperienced. · For a wise person to be reminded and increase learning; · For a discerning person to obtain guidance for understanding of the words of the wise, and their riddles. Desirin g a healthy respect for God is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline and seek the council of the like-minded. Why study the wisdom of others? To learn to not be foolish. Based on Proverbs, Chapter 1