Faith, Folklore, and Friends

  Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that  was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom,  and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.   And every creature which is in heaven, and on the  earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the  sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto  him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb  for ever and ever. Revelation 5:12-13

Who among us is wise? Is it even possible to be wise? Wisdom is a scary word, usually not used concerning "regular" people. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise. Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7 Earthly wisdom is education, life experience, sweat equity. Earthly wisdom is very desirable and we work hard to earn it. It makes our lives, and the lives of those around us, easier and more productive. Unfortunately, it is temporary, and sometimes very difficult to acquire. Heavenly wisdom, that which comes from God, the Word, and prayer, is spiritual. Heavenly wisdom is pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, impartial, sincere, full of mercy and good fruit. Heavenly wisdom is never a surprise; you won't find it if you don't seek it. Wisdom, like all good gifts, comes from Abba Father. Dani...