What is Wisdom?

The Bible often tells us to seek wisdom. It tells us that wisdom is the most important thing. It tells us to “get wisdom,” to pursue it (Prov. 4:8). But what is wisdom?

This is indeed a difficult question to answer. There is no one set answer to this question. In fact, there is a whole area of philosophy and psychology trying to seek an answer to this question.

I’ve spent my life pursuing wisdom. I’ve studied a lot of the literature on the subject. So I can tell you from my own study and experience what I believe wisdom is. But this is just my opinion.

“Wisdom is seeing the whole or a part of reality from God’s perspective, thus giving one self-knowledge and insight into the true nature reality and how to flourish in it.”

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Jay Forrest

Dr. Jay N. Forrest is an Ordained Interfaith Minister and Certified Meditation Teacher who guides others on the Mystic Way through contemplative teaching and interspiritual insight.Since becoming a Christian in 1983 and earning his Doctorate in Ministry, Jay has served within a rich range of Christian traditions—including Pentecostal, Charismatic, Baptist, Methodist, and Liberal Catholic churches—and provided compassionate care as a Hospice Chaplain.His journey has also led him through catechism studies with the Orthodox Church in America, minor orders in the Liberal Catholic Church, and over two decades of Buddhist study and practice. His path is one of depth, integration, and a lifelong dedication to the transformative power of spiritual practice.



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