On the shorter end of scriptural advice, this passage found in Jacob 6:12 has always impressed me with its conciseness, applicability, and ease of memorization. When we think about being "wise" we may think of heads of state or especially great communicators, or even wise men (usually in a group of three). These wise people don't sit around all day thinking smart thoughts and saying smart things. Their words often inspire others to deep reflection or a desire for further study. Wise people do -and inspire- wise actions.
Today in church someone was talking about learning "line upon line, precept upon precept," a phrase I've heard a million times. What she said though was that we should write something on the line we are on, and appreciate what we have now. For some reason it had never occurred to me that it was that kind of line. For the past few weeks I've been building my testimony line by line as I shared my knowledge with you.
What can I say more?
If we are wise, we continually seek the best things, which for me includes the gospel. What more can we do than strive to be wise, and seek for the things that will fulfill our lives as the Wise Men sought out our Savior.
Today in church someone was talking about learning "line upon line, precept upon precept," a phrase I've heard a million times. What she said though was that we should write something on the line we are on, and appreciate what we have now. For some reason it had never occurred to me that it was that kind of line. For the past few weeks I've been building my testimony line by line as I shared my knowledge with you.
What can I say more?
If we are wise, we continually seek the best things, which for me includes the gospel. What more can we do than strive to be wise, and seek for the things that will fulfill our lives as the Wise Men sought out our Savior.
But.... "do they have brains or knowledge?"
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