Another 30 Days of Wisdom. Einstein.
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Transcript
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity; To give
prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion.
Solomon. Proverbs 1:1-4. Hi, it’s Nathan, and this is the first of ANOTHER 30 Days of Wisdom.
Today, Solomon’s words may have greater significance than they have in a very long time. Albert Einstein is credited as saying, “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” I say that’s especially true of the wise words of ancient Hebrew King, Solomon. His stated for speaking his mind—to provide life-changing insight to the reader. And by reader, Solomon specifically means the open-minded and the young.
Why these two specific groups of people? Well, at any age, the only way to get smart is to be open to growth and change. This kind of attitude seems to be an increasingly rare quality in today’s fractured, opinionated society. Fewer and fewer folks seem to have any real openness to learning and growth. Yet such a quality is a pre-requisite of successfully hearing the words of Solomon.
The second group he’s speaking to: the young. Why the young? Didn’t old people count, too? Of course—but the young had—and still have—a world of opportunity ahead of them. A world that can be shattered through a moment’s indiscretion—Or transformed, through wise, purposeful action.
So, today’s piercing question—whether you’re young or old or in between: are you truly open-minded?
