مفهوم الحكمة في المسيحية

The speaker begins by quoting James 1:5: 'If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally.' He emphasizes that wisdom is a gift from God, as also noted by St. Peter regarding St. Paul's writings. Wisdom is essential for building spiritual, family, and social lives. Jesus commanded His disciples to be 'wise as serpents and harmless as doves.' The speaker explains that being 'wise as serpents' means being cautious and avoiding unnecessary danger, not being harmful. He contrasts divine wisdom with worldly wisdom, which the Bible describes as 'earthly, sensual, demonic.' Signs of a wise person include good conduct, gentleness, obedience to God's word, precision, orderliness, and deliberation before making decisions. To acquire wisdom, one should pray for it, learn from personal experiences, observe the mistakes of others, and read spiritual books that explain the Bible and the lives of the saints.