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31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #18: Righteousness

April 16, 2025

Flavor #18: Righteousness (Saddiyq; Sedeq) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, essence, and significance: Righteousness, rooted in the Hebrew terms Saddiyq and Sedeq, embodies the qualities of justice, integrity, honesty and moral behavior. Righteousness signifies unwavering adherence to ethical principles and fairness, by aspiring to reflect God’s positive character in one’s behavior as the ultimate … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #18: Righteousness

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #17: Justice

April 16, 2025

Flavor #17:  Justice (Mishpat; Dike) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Justice, explained by the Hebrew term Mishpat, embodies fairness, equity, and the proper administration of principles and law. It encompasses the entire judicial process: from establishing laws to executing judgments and reflects a societal commitment to righteousness and impartiality. In Greek thought, Dike represents … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #17: Justice

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #12: Reason

April 15, 2025

Flavor #12: Reason (Logos; Dianoia) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance:  Reason is the product and gift of discourse, thoughtful engagement and discernment. The Greek term Logos encompasses “word,” “speech,” and “principle,” and in Greek philosophy, Logos involved reflecting, mediating, and speaking with purpose, where emotions and truth are bridged, resulting … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #12: Reason

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #10: Perception

April 15, 2025

Flavor #10: Perception (Sekel; Aisthanomai) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Perception involves discerning and understanding beyond surface appearances. The Hebrew term Sekel denotes intelligence and insight, emphasizing prudence and wisdom that leads to success.  In the Greek, Aisthanomai refers to Perception being an intuitive knowledge, but it is also a knowledge gained … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #10: Perception

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #4: Listening

April 14, 2025

Flavor #4: Listening (Ozen; Shama; Akouo) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Listening transcends auditory perception; it embodies active engagement and responsiveness. The Hebrew term Ozen refers to the ear, the organ of hearing. Shama extends this concept to imply hearing with attention, understanding, and obedience. In the New Testament, the Greek word Akouo conveys hearing … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #4: Listening

The 31 Flavors of Wisdom and the 31 Day Wisdom Challenge

April 13, 2025

(Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) “If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you…”  Proverbs 9:12 (TNIV) “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine While doing research in the Book of Proverbs on the subject of Wisdom (in addition to the Bible as … More The 31 Flavors of Wisdom and the 31 Day Wisdom Challenge

The Portrait of Wisdom by Dr. Ken McGill

March 26, 2025

“There is no fear in love, because perfect love casts out fear…” I  John 4:18 (TNIV)      Let me remind you that Dr. Spiros Zodhiates in the Hebrew – Greek Key Study Bible defines Wisdom (Sophia) as “Skill in the affairs of life, evidenced by the possession of a certain adeptness or practical ability to apply skillfully what one knows in respect … More The Portrait of Wisdom by Dr. Ken McGill

Introduction to Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill (July, 2025)

March 20, 2025

The locus of my integrated treatment in the Cultivating Love book series is based on the 7 Core Areas, which is extracted from the New Testament scripture where the Two Greatest Commandments are written, in Luke 10:25 – 37.  Decades ago, when I read… “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all … More Introduction to Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill (July, 2025)