Wisdom

In the vast Paradise domain, the masters of philosophy conduct elaborate courses in the 70 divisions of wisdom to co-ordinate experiences and compose knowledge in uniform agreement. 27:6.3

In the ideal state, education is a lifelong pursuit where citizens gradually experience ascending levels of wisdom, from knowledge of things to cosmic insight and God-consciousness. (71:7.2,5-13)

Ask God for wisdom and spiritual strength to guide you through difficulties, as you courageously tackle problems on the journey towards divine perfection. 91:6.5 91:9.7

The woman, despite being spiritually distant from God, is on a progressive path towards an eternal goal, unobstructed by worldly wisdom and spiritual pride. 147:5.8

In the Urantia Book

Definition

• The union of souls mobilizes wisdom through the consciousness of knowledge and the sharing of spiritual possessions. 160:2.7 180:5.3
• Wisdom is the conscious understanding of the meaning of personality. 102:3.9
• Human culture and civilizations are built on the ability to communicate knowledge and wisdom to future generations, giving rise to art, science, religion, and philosophy. 160:2.3
• True wisdom embraces both discretion and courage, teaching us to demonstrate compassion and tolerance while possessing patience and sagacity in our service to others. 181:2.15
• Wisdom differentiates human mind from animal mind by embracing ideas in process of association and recombination, enabled by the bestowal of spiritual assistance. 101:6.4
• The highest adjutant spirit of wisdom guides moral creatures towards orderly and progressive evolutionary advancement, serving as the co-ordinator and articulator of all other spirits in the practical and effective program of existence, ultimately aiming for a purely mental and moral goal. 36:5.12
• Evolutionary religion slowly adjusts to changing society, reflecting shifting mores influenced by revealed wisdom. 92:2.1
• Wisdom, reason, and faith are man’s highest human attainments, each introducing him to different worlds of truth, relationships, and spiritual experiences. 103:9.6

Human wisdom

• Wisdom does justice to differing men. 102:3.7
• The God-knowing individual elevates wisdom to the living truth levels of divine attainment, seeking the living Spirit of Truth in every wise saying. 180:5.4
• Exalt wisdom and she will bring you to honor, for wisdom is the principal thing to seek. 133:9.3 144:8.7
• God's wisdom, consisting in his perfect insight, guides his all-powerful and all-wise actions without the need for repentance. 4:3.4
• In time, thinking leads to wisdom and wisdom leads to worship; in eternity, worship leads to wisdom, and wisdom culminates in the finality of thought. (112:2.11,13)
• The masters of philosophy on Paradise teach the exhilarating pursuit of attempting to solve universe problems to ascendant personalities of space. 27:6
• Adam’s default was the most disheartening miscarriage of wisdom in all Nebadon, reflecting the imperfections of our evolutionary universe. 75:8.6
• Wisdom is divine and safe when cosmic in scope and spiritual in motivation. 54:1.7
• Human wisdom must evolve within the limitations set by our superiors in the revelation of truth. 101:4.2
• There is no limit to intellectual evolution, as wisdom can continue to grow indefinitely. 55:6.5
• Faith has won for the ascendant pilgrim the key to Havona; now, pilgrim helpers must develop perfection of understanding for Paradise perfection. 26:4.14-15
• The presence of evil reminds us of our imperfections and the necessary mistakes we must make on the path to wisdom. 130:4.11
• In resolving confusion between versions of wisdom, the Divine Counselors and Censors rule as to the proper combination of procedures and authenticity of advice. 28:5.9

Sources of wisdom

• Wisdom is cultivated through the lengthening of the time unit in mortal experience, merging the past and future to illuminate the true meaning of the present. 118:1.3-8
• Wisdom is the harmonious combination of divine insight from perfect beings and experiential knowledge from evolving creatures. 19:2.4 27:6.2 157:6.2
• The foundation of wisdom is built upon facts and experiences. 50:5.7 111:6.6
• The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, leading to love and appreciation for the Father's eternal love and mercy. 68:3.3 131:2.6 149:6.2-5
• Focalized experience engenders authoritative wisdom, vital in the settling of local universes and contributing to the welfare of the superuniverse. 40:10.6-7
• True spiritual wisdom comes from the full and unprejudiced study and correlation of three phases of universe reality: origin, history, and destiny. 19:1.5-12 32:2.13
• Cosmic wisdom, the fruit of divinity, is born from the full revelation of truth, beauty, and goodness to finite man through spiritual expression and love comprehension of Deity. 56:10.20
• Wisdom is gained through experiencing tribulation and adjusting to failure, while God's wisdom stems from the perfection of his infinite universe insight and divine foreknowledge, guiding free will. 4:3.4 48:7.14 132:7.2 160:4.14
• If lacking in wisdom, one should seek guidance from the Voices of Wisdom. 28:5.8
• Religion, by fostering civilization and providing discipline, enabled the emergence of wisdom. 92:3.9
• Wherever and whenever a Perfector of Wisdom functions, divine wisdom is embodied and manifested, serving as the ultimate source of knowledge and discretion for all beings in the universe. 19:2.3
• Recognizing one's insignificance in the eternal laws of God leads to true wisdom and enlightenment. 131:8.6
• A wise man universalizes his heart by regarding all parts from the viewpoint of the whole, humbling oneself to aspire to greatness, and reciprocating kindness despite injury. 131:8.4
• True culture is achieved not through education alone, but through the innate intelligence and experiential wisdom of a people. 81:6.13
• The slow accumulation of painfully garnered wisdom is essential for maintaining a balance between external and internal restraints in human evolution. 118:8.5
• Spiritual progress is not dependent upon knowledge and wisdom, but rather on mental expansion and the desire to do the will of the Father in heaven. 65:8.4

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Jesus, the living way 147:5.8 — Jn 14:6; Heb 10:20.
• Are you able to drink my cup? 181:2.15 — Mt 20:20-22; Mk 10:35-39a.
• Brethren angry at time 181:2.15 — Mt 20:24; Mk 10:41.
• James will “drink cup” 181:2.15 — Acts 12:1-2.
• Possess your souls in patience 181:2.15 — Lk 21:19.
• Different lengths of life 181:2.15 — Jn 21:22-23.
• Spirit of wisdom 36:5.12 — Ex 31:3; Ex 35:31; Sir 1:4ff; Wis 1:6ff; Is 11:2; Lk 2:40; Eph 1:17.
• Wisdom is principal thing 133:9.3 — Pr 4:7-8.
• Jesus' comments 144:8.7 — Mt 11:16-19; Lk 7:31-35.
• God is said to repent 4:3.4 — Gn 6:6; Ex 32:14; 1 Ch 21:15; Ps 106:45; Jer 18:8,10; Jer 26:19; Jer 42:10; Am 7:3,6; Jon 3:10; Jg 2:18; 1 Sam 15:35; 2 Sam 24:16. *God repents not (by choice)*: Ps 110:4; Jer 4:28; Ezk 24:14; Zec 8:14; Heb 7:21. *God repents not (by nature)*: Nm 23:19; 1 Sam 15:29.
• What manner of spirit 28:5.9 — Lk 9:55.
• More abundant life 157:6.2 — Jn 10:10b.
• Fear of God begins wisdom 68:3.3 — Job 28:28; Ps 111:10; Pr 1:7; Pr 9:10.
• Man little less than divine 131:2.6 — Ps 8:5. *God knows way of righteous*: Ps 1:6. *Fear of Lord is the beginning of wisdom*: Ps 111:10; Pr 1:7; Pr 9:10; Job 28:28. *Be you perfect*: Gn 17:1; 1 Ki 8:61; Lv 19:2; Dt 18:13; Mt 5:48; 2 Co 13:11; Jm 1:4; 1 P 1:16. *Pride goes before destruction*: Pr 16:18. *He who rules own spirit is mighty*: Pr 16:32. *When you return to your spiritual rest*: Is 30:15. *Those who wait the Lord will renew their strength*: Is 40:31. *Rest from fear*: Is 14:3. *Fear not, I am with you*: Is 41:10.
• God is love 56:10.20 — 1 Jn 4:8,16.
• If any lack wisdom, ask 28:5.8 — Jm 1:5.

See also

• adjutant mind-spirits:7 – Wisdom

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