Wisdom, Rich & Poor, Company

Wisdom, Rich & Poor, Company.  

WISDOM  

Wisdom is often misinterpreted  as one who has intellect, but wisdom is so much more than that. Intelligence is knowledge and knowledge is the understanding of things; whereas wisdom is the understanding of life.  

One can have intelligence but lack in wisdom; whereas one who has wisdom will have knowledge as well. Knowledge can get you places; wisdom will guide you in places. Knowledge is boastful; wisdom is humble. Knowledge can get you a degree; wisdom is not taught in a degree. Knowledge uplifts you; wisdom empowers you. Knowledge is learned through books; wisdom is learned through experience. Knowledge gives titles; wisdom gives honour and respect. Knowledge speaks when asked; wisdom knows when and when not to speak.  

Everyone can obtain knowledge, but not everyone can have wisdom. Wisdom has no age and no limit, it's your counsel and your guide. In all that we can aim for, we should strive for wisdom.  

"Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold." - Bob Marley

James 1:5 - 6 "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt..."  

What are your views of Wisdom?  

RICH & POOR  

There has always been a divide between the rich and the poor and there always will be. Many rich people are driven by a passion for wealth and riches and many poor people are controlled by laziness.  

The one who is rich will have many friends and the one who is poor will have very few friends. The rich are controlled by greed and the poor are controlled by their comfort zone. Are those who are rich all controlled be greed? Not at all, there are many who have accumulated wealth and riches by not striving for it, but most people aim and strive for wealth and riches and are fueled by their own greed to get there.  

Be cautious to be around a rich man who is stingy in his ways, although he might say, "Come, eat as much as you want," he is just counting his costs and he will ask for favours of you at a later stage.

Society depicts one who has wealth and riches as one who is happy and enjoying life, but often the case is the opposite; how is this person's family life and how is he spoken of when his back is turned? Is not being honoured and respected so much more than acquiring material luxuries?  

The poor are controlled by their own laziness and comfort zone, most of those who are poor are waiting for governments to provide them with jobs, but is this the right attitude to have? What would happen if half of the population had to stop what they were doing and waited for governments to provide jobs for them?  

Positive memories last a lifetime but a positive bank balance deceives you in thinking that it does.

Being rich or being poor means nothing in a world which is going to pass away.  

"The greatness of a man is not how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively." - Bob Marley

Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."  

What are your views of the Rich & the Poor?

COMPANY  

The company in which we keep is vital, it will either help to grow you or it will stunt your growth. If we surround ourselves with those who are positive and full of insight, then we will become positive and full of insight; whereas if we surround ourselves with those who are negative and foolish in their ways, then we will become negative and foolish in our ways.  

It is just as important to never be complacent with where and who we are, it is so easy to become satisfied in our routines, but is life not so much more than that? Should we not always strive to better who and where we are at this moment?  

The saying is true; "Bad company corrupts good morals." Being around those who can improve who you are as a person is vitally important in today's age as there is no lacking in the foolishness within society that can corrupt the very foundation of the morals, values and principles in which we live by.  

Being around a mentor and a teacher can help give you the strength and self control needed when you might need to disagree with the majority.  

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain  

What are your views about Company?  

Thank you for reading this message.  

KBP