Intelligence abounds. Intellect and knowlege are the reigning entities of this generation. With the internet and the fast transfer of information, there is virtually nothing that can't be learned at a touch of the fingers to the keys. And kids, well kids are the best at it. They can find whatever they want to know. I'm sure most of them are studying geography and mathematics. Perhaps poetry. Or maybe not. But most of the kids do use it to study, to learn, to find directions, to communicate with the rest of the world. Honestly, I think that my kids have more in their brains than I had at their age. There is just so much to learn now. Consider American History......our grandparents had a whole lot less years of it to learn. Or technology. Consider how much time that takes up in the learning process. Intellectual pursuits are easier than ever, but there is so much to know that it's impossible to get to all of it.
In the midst of it all, wisdom and discernment have been left behind to a degree. Perhaps this is because they are not instant and require more input. Wisdom has to be pursued. There is no easy access button. It takes more than just knowledge, it takes knowing how to put the knowledge to work for good. It takes the ability to understand the difference between right and wrong. Don't even get me started with how difficult that is in our current world view. "Well, if it's right for you....." seems to be the measuring stick of the generation. But, what if it is right for someone to steal your diamond ring? Is it right? Or if murdering seems right to someone, should they not be held accountable? To be wise we have to grapple with right and wrong. We have to work through the black and white and find that some things are very difficult to figure out. This is where wisdom grows. Using our intellect to do what is good. Using our intellect to discern between things.
We have raised a whole generation of kids that are going out into the world trying to figure it out with no basis. Everything can't be right, or everything is also wrong.
Seek wisdom, my friends, it won't fail you. And, it will be a legacy to the generations.
blessings,
rhonda
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