Thursday, 11/14/13
For this week’s six days we are readings from the Book of
Wisdom. It was a work compiled by Jewish holy men living in Alexandria a
hundred years before the birth of Christ. It is a favorite with Catholics, but Protestants
do not see it as part of the Bible.
The “Wisdom” of its title has two strong connotations, and
when they are brought together, they are a unit that works for making us happy
and holy.
This work’s first meaning of Wisdom comes from the Old
Testament where she was seen as a sister to that Folly that rushes into
situations which promise immediate pleasure. Her sister Wisdom, with always having an eye for ultimate
happiness, is willing to put aside promises of immediate pleasure.
This book’s second meaning for Wisdom is that of God’s voice, which we
consult in making all our choices.
Both sides of Wisdom come into play when we are choosing
what to do with our time or money. We call on the wisdom of God’s voice to
clear our mind of deceptive allures. Then, with the light Wisdom provides, we
choose the possibly arduous coarse of actions that brings us long lasting joy.
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