Wisdom is acquired through life’s experiences, study, and through application of true principles. The Savior’s wisdom was enhanced by his willingness to be obedient to his Father. He said, I seek to do the will of my father, who sent me.
Through latter-day revelation, He revealed other sources we should contemplate in order to grow in wisdom. Please consider these verses from the Doctrine and Covenants: And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118).
Cease to be idle; cease to be unclean; cease to find fault one with another; cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated (Doctrine and Covenants 88:124).
Certainly the Holy Scriptures are the best books which should be diligently studied, if one hopes to obtain wisdom. There are also books from sources outside of holy writ that help us obtain wisdom. We would be wise to avail ourselves of the study of these resources.
Early in my life I was given this counsel: “Do not fritter away your time in pursuits of only temporary value. The opportunities of youth will soon fly into the irretrievable past.” I have always been grateful for that council and have tried to apply it.
We would be foolish to waste time in frivolous pursuits. President Spencer W. Kimball once warned: “Life is not wholly for fun and frolic. It is of most serious business. . ”
May we use wisdom in the use of our time, talents, and opportunities to be of service to others.
Merlin Frei
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