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Human Intellect / Intellectualism vs Wisdom

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Announcements Forums Mind — February 20th, 2022 Human Intellect / Intellectualism vs Wisdom

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  • #14275
    Ldshap
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    Wisdom – Greek – Sophia (Strong’s 4678): skill (human or divine), wisdom, insight, intelligence; clarity; the root of the English terms, “sophistication” and “philosophy” – literally, “the art of using wisdom,” “affection for wisdom.”

    Human Intellect / Intellectualism leads to arguments; Wisdom leads to settlements.
    Human Intellect / Intellectualism is power of will; Wisdom is power over will.
    Human Intellect / Intellectualism is hate, it burns; Wisdom is warmth, it comforts.
    Human Intellect / Intellectualism is always in pursuit of knowledge – it tires the seeker; Wisdom is the pursuit of truth – it inspires the seeker.
    Human Intellect / Intellectualism is holding on; Wisdom is letting go.
    Human Intellect / Intellectualism leads you; Wisdom guides you.

    An “intellectual” man thinks he knows everything — A wise man knows that there’s still something to learn.
    An “intellectual” man always tries to prove his point — A wise man knows most often there is no point.
    An “intellectual” man freely gives unsolicited advice — A wise man keeps his counsel until all options have been considered.
    An “intellectual” man understands what is being said — A wise man understands what is being left unsaid.
    An “intellectual” man speaks when he has to say something — A wise man speaks when he has something to say.
    An “intellectual” man sees everything as relative — A wise man sees everything as related.
    An “intellectual” man tries to control the mass flow — A wise man navigates the mass flow.
    An “intellectual” man preaches — A wise man reaches. — original author unknown

    “Intelligence” is found in the Bible just one time; “Wisdom” is found in the Bible 222 times.
    “Intelligent” is found in the Bible ZERO times; “Wise” is found in the Bible 237 times.

    #14289
    MaryBeth
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    Yes, thank you JC. Intelligence is from God. Mrs. Eddy gives a beautiful definition of “intelligence” in the Glossary so comparing “intelligence” to “wisdom” is not a good example. It would be better to use the words “human intellect” or “intellectualism.” We were taught here “intellectualism” is the “bane of Christian Science.”

    [This was written before the initial post was edited. The original title was “Intelligence vs Wisdom”]

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