Whether or not one believes God created the earth and all that is in it, most can agree we all have an internal sense of right and wrong. Previous blogs have discussed how our thinking and actions are affected by our life experiences, good or bad. We all possess, however, an inner source of information that equips us to do the right thing. Many call that source "Wisdom."
When we make mistakes, Wisdom has either become clouded by past bad behavior or decisions, we seek to do what we want no matter what, or we are in too much of a hurry to listen to our consciences. Seeking and applying Wisdom will create a pathway to our success.
Wisdom is sometimes defined as the application of knowledge or understanding. However you may define Wisdom, it is a life ingredient that shapes our character, i.e., teaches us to do what is right.
Bobby is an old friend that has run an automobile repair business in a rural community for decades. In serving his customers, his policy is to honor his customers, even to his own hurt. He shared once that after replacing an engine in an expensive car, the owner ignored the new engine warning indicators for several weeks until it caught fire. The customer, of course, blamed Bobby for faulty installation. Rather than contend with and loose the customer, Bobby replaced the engine free of charge. While this wouldn't appear as Wisdom to some of us, Bobby's decision kept this customer and the word-of-mouth advertising brought him many more.
When we find Wisdom, it often takes courage and discipline to act on it. Bobby's decision to replace the engine free of charge dug deep into his business profits but he knew it was the right thing to do. Proverbs, chapter two, verses 10-11: "When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you; understanding will keep you,..."
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