Which Would You Rather Have - Courage or Wisdom?
Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2008
by Roschelle Nelson
Courage is defined as a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger without showing fear. Wisdom, on the other hand, is defined as the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight.
Whatever your personal choice is, there can be no argument that possessing either of these honorable qualities greatly enhances your character.
Of course, the king never would have done this. In his infinite wisdom, he knew the real mother would rather lose the child to the other woman than to have any harm come to him. Therefore, the woman that cried out first asking the king to spare the life of the child (as only a mother would) had to be the actual mother.
Wisdom, according to the definition, is achieved through the utilization of knowledge and experiences. In other words, you are applying your life experiences to certain situations and utilizing what you've learned to dictate the way you handle these issues.
Maybe a third defining phrase to tack onto the definition of wisdom is "good judgment". Common sense and insight might be adequate enough. Adding good judgment into the mix gives additional support to the true meaning of wisdom. Since we all can admit to knowing someone who seems to lack common sense and has about as much insight as one of the many over night guests at Madame Tussaud's.
I would choose wisdom. I base my decision on the premise that a person who is considered wise possesses a vast amount of knowledge concerning many things. Hopefully, one of those things is how to overcome fear.
Once fear is overcome we are able to approach people, events, and other issues in our lives in a more courageous way - a way that can often prevent us from being or placing others in danger.
Remember courage, as stated in the definition earlier, does not say one is fearless. It simply states that fear is not shown.
So, ask yourselves - would you rather be courageous but scared to death on the inside or possess the wisdom to conquer the things in life we fear the most?
Where there is no fear - every man is courageous...
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Top-level comments on this article: (10 total)hi Roschelle,excellent article. we are very similar. even the way you joined searchwarp and began writing a lot, getting better and better, and getting more and more stars, and now, look at you, article highlight.i'm so happy for you, you're a good writer, and people need to hear what you have to say.thanks for sharing,best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Thanks Sue,Writing is my method of de-stressing. I pull out the old lap top, fall across the bed or plop down in my favorite chair and the words just begin to flow.It's therapeutic. And if anything I've written or will write can help, enrich, uplift, encourage, inspire or simply tickle someone, it's even much more satisfying.Please log in to respond to this comment.
My son just read this article and thought it was...."ok". Any ways, he reminded me of a prayer I'm sure you all remember either hanging on the wall at Grandmas or being recited several times by friends, family member, etc. This simple yet powerful prayer binds wisdom and courage together. The author is asking God not to grant him one without the other.The Serenity PrayerGod, grant me the serenityto accept the things I can not change;courage to change the things I can;and wisdom to know the difference.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Roschelle.Another great article. Thanks, I was just reading today about King Solomon. When asked by God what he desired he chose wisdom. and because of that choice God grated him riches and honor. Good Choice!Please log in to respond to this comment.Thanks for commenting Jay. With wisdom comes some some other good characteristics.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Roschelle, like you, I think I'd choose wisdom. Good article and good eye-opener. Looking forward to more of your articles!Please log in to respond to this comment.
Thanks for commenting Judi. Glad to have you in the wisdom woodpile (lol)Please log in to respond to this comment.Roschelle, count me as a chip off the ole woodpile, too! Excellent article! I thoroughly enjoy your writing. You've a knack of making one think and deeply. Hope you've enjoyed a lovely weekend. :)Please log in to respond to this comment.Glad to know I inspire you to pull out the ole "thinking cap". And yes, this weekend has been lovely (much needed rest and relaxation). I guess that's why I've written so much.Bless you,RoschellePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Excellent! My Pastor has taught from the book of Proverbs all summer. One would have thought you were in our midst. :)Please log in to respond to this comment.
thanks for commenting "Avis".RoschellePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Solomon prayed for Wisdom and from that I would know when to show my courage or run like hell.[wink]. Another good job. Robert.Please log in to respond to this comment.
thanks robert...wisdom does often keep us out of troubleRoschellePlease log in to respond to this comment.
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