What is Wisdom? Mr. Pablo Cuadra Religion Class

What is Wisdom? Wisdom is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. We receive these gifts at baptism and confirmation to live according to God’s ways.

Wisdom is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.

We receive these gifts at baptism and confirmation to live according to God’s ways.

What is the definition of Wisdom? A. The ability to appreciate and recognize the truth. B. The ability to choose the best action despite the circumstances. C. The ability to act with good sense and virtue.

A. The ability to appreciate and recognize the truth.

B. The ability to choose the best action despite the circumstances.

C. The ability to act with good sense and virtue.

What virtues are associated with Wisdom? There are two virtues or inner strengths associated with wisdom: A. Prudence B. Right judgment

There are two virtues or inner strengths associated with wisdom:

A. Prudence

B. Right judgment

What is Prudence? A. Prudence is the ability to be cautious in making decisions. B. Prudence help us weigh the consequences of an action or decision before they happen. A prudent person for example is not driven by compulsion or hasty decisions.

A. Prudence is the ability to be cautious in making decisions.

B. Prudence help us weigh the consequences of an action or decision before they happen.

A prudent person for example is not driven by compulsion or hasty decisions.

What is right judgment? Right judgment is the ability to make good decisions and choices despite difficult or challenging circumstances.

Right judgment is the ability to make good decisions and choices despite difficult or challenging circumstances.

What is the Christian belief about wisdom? A. Christians believe that all true wisdom comes from God. B. Only God through the Holy Spirit can give true wisdom. C. Wisdom is a gift that must be used for our own good and the good of others. D. Because of free will and lack of faith sometimes people choose never to be empowered by the use of this gift of the Holy Spirit. E. Jesus is the wisdom of God.

A. Christians believe that all true wisdom comes from God.

B. Only God through the Holy Spirit can give true wisdom.

C. Wisdom is a gift that must be used for our own good and the good of others.

D. Because of free will and lack of faith sometimes people choose never to be empowered by the use of this gift of the Holy Spirit.

E. Jesus is the wisdom of God.

What is the difference between human wisdom and divine wisdom? Human wisdom is limited. Divine wisdom is unlimited. Human wisdom has an end. Divine wisdom is eternal. Human wisdom seeks its own good. Divine wisdom seeks the good of all. Human wisdom is learned. Divine wisdom is a gift for those who have faith.

Human wisdom is limited.

Divine wisdom is unlimited.

Human wisdom has an end.

Divine wisdom is eternal.

Human wisdom seeks its own good.

Divine wisdom seeks the good of all.

Human wisdom is learned.

Divine wisdom is a gift for those who have faith.

What is the difference between moral and amoral decisions? A. moral decisions have to do with right or wrong. B. amoral decisions have nothing to do with right or wrong. C. Amoral decisions are neutral.

A. moral decisions have to do with right or wrong.

B. amoral decisions have nothing to do with right or wrong.

C. Amoral decisions are neutral.

What are the characteristics of wise people? A. They listen to the voice of God in their hearts and to the insights God places in their minds, and consciences B. They are responsible with their lives and actions. C. They appreciate good advise and follow good examples. D. They are good role models. E. They rely on God’s strength and guidance

A. They listen to the voice of God in their hearts and to the insights God places in their minds, and consciences

B. They are responsible with their lives and actions.

C. They appreciate good advise and follow good examples.

D. They are good role models.

E. They rely on God’s strength and guidance

What are the consequences of neglecting this gift of wisdom? A. Serious mistakes and regrets. B. The inability to get along with others. C. Rush decisions that have negative results. D. Loosing control of one’s life. E. Loosing respect for oneself and others F. A life of crime, abuse and addictions G. An unhappy and frustrated life.

A. Serious mistakes and regrets.

B. The inability to get along with others.

C. Rush decisions that have negative results.

D. Loosing control of one’s life.

E. Loosing respect for oneself and others

F. A life of crime, abuse and addictions

G. An unhappy and frustrated life.

How do we become wise? A. First, we need to develop the courage to choose what is right. To do this we must open our hearts and minds to the Holy Spirit. B. Second, we need to develop the courage to listen to what is right. Example our consciences C. Third, we need to develop the courage to do and desire what is right. D. Fourth, we need to surrender to the Holy Spirit. Let the Spirit of God guide us through life.

A. First, we need to develop the courage to choose what is right. To do this we must open our hearts and minds to the Holy Spirit.

B. Second, we need to develop the courage to listen to what is right.

Example our consciences

C. Third, we need to develop the courage to do and desire what is right.

D. Fourth, we need to surrender to the Holy Spirit. Let the Spirit of God guide us through life.

What are the other gifts of the Holy Spirit? Besides wisdom the Holy Spirit gives us the following gifts: A. wisdom B. knowledge C. understanding D. right judgment E. courage F. reverence G. wonder.

Besides wisdom the Holy Spirit gives us the following gifts:

A. wisdom

B. knowledge

C. understanding

D. right judgment

E. courage

F. reverence

G. wonder.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, my light, my life, my love, my strength, Be with me now, and always: in all my doubts, anxieties and trials, come, Holy Spirit; in hours on loneliness, weariness and grief, come, Holy Spirit; in failure, in loss and in disappointment , come, Holy Spirit; When others fail me, when I fail myself, come, Holy Spirit; when I am ill, unable to work, depressed, come, Holy Spirit; now, and forever, and in all things, come, Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit, my light, my life, my love, my strength,

Be with me now, and always: in all my doubts, anxieties and trials, come, Holy Spirit; in hours on loneliness, weariness and grief, come, Holy Spirit; in failure, in loss and in disappointment , come, Holy Spirit; When others fail me, when I fail myself, come, Holy Spirit; when I am ill, unable to work, depressed, come, Holy Spirit; now, and forever, and in all things, come, Holy Spirit.

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