I know people who can be called professional students. They have spent decades in the pursuit of knowledge. Many have achieved the highest levels of education, earning multiple masters degrees or doctorates. Their pursuit of knowledge has sometimes clouded their views of the real world as they ignored the realities surrounding them.
To some degree I am a learned man. I earned a bachelors degree and did some postgraduate work. Also, I have gained a lot of experience in many areas through my 70 years of life.. However, I don’t consider myself to be especially wise.
Wisdom doesn’t just come to us by gaining knowledge and experience. Wisdom is applying the knowledge and experiences we have to life in ways that make us and the people around us better.
How do we acquire wisdom? Proverbs 2:6 says, “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” True wisdom comes only from God. This wisdom leads us in righteousness and eternal life. We must humbly go to the Lord in search of wisdom. He will surely give us the answer to our questions. I offer one word of warning though. When God gives wisdom, He expects us to apply it.
Reluctant Retiree 