Alan Alda is probably best known for playing Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce on the hit television show, M*A*S*H. But for all of the silliness of his character on the show, Mr. Alda once made this quote:
“Be as smart as you can be, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart.”
A lot of people do not know the difference between being smart and being wise. You might say that being smart is having a lot of knowledge, but that being wise is knowing how to use that knowledge. Just take a look at the news, for example, and you will understand: politics, the stock market, entertainment news… we are constantly hearing about a lot of smart people making very unwise decisions.
In His word, God continually encourages us to be wise…
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…” ~ Psalm 111:10
God lets us know, in no uncertain terms, that there is no true wisdom apart from Him. With that being said, in this time in our nation’s history, it is more important than ever for all of us to seek the wisdom that only comes from seeking the face of God.
The Heart of Abba - Ron Phillips 
4 replies on “A Word to the Wise”
One of my favorite verses…..I enjoyed this story.
Thanks Becky! Glad you liked it.
It always blows me away that Solomon, as an adult, said that he was but a child and did not know how to go out or how to come in… and asked for wisdom. What must this wisdom be worth??? All I know is that I sure need it! Thanks for the post, Pastor Ron!
god i am a man in a valcano i seek your face.your frienship.your eyes.father protect you son dr ron phillips.your bride paulett and hero dr ron.i love you.