Flavor #13: Intelligence (Hokma; Sakal; Biyn) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Intelligence is more than your cognitions and cognitive ability at work; it embodies assessing situations and tasks, determining what’s the best next step to take, then doing just that, to obtain the best of all … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #13: Intelligence
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
Flavor #11: Discernment (Biyn; Tebunah) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Discernment is the ability to perceive and distinguish between different elements, leading to informed decisions. The Hebrew term Biyn conveys the act of mentally separating or distinguishing, enabling you to understand and consider matters deeply. Tebunah refers to intelligence or insight derived … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #11: Discernment
Flavor #9: Learning (Leqach; Ozen; Shamar) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Learning transcends information acquisition, and points toward your engagement in an active, transformative process. The Hebrew term Leqach refers to instruction or teaching, emphasizing the importance of internalizing wisdom. Ozen, meaning “ear,” signifies attentive listening, highlighting that true learning … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #9: Learning
Flavor #7: Character (Charakter; Leb; Tebunah) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Character embodies the essence of who we are, especially when unobserved. In the New Testament, the Greek word Charakter signifies an exact imprint or precise reproduction, illustrating how your character reflects your inner values. Leb refers to the heart, the … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #7: Character
Flavor #1: Wisdom (Hakam, Hokma, Sekel, Sophia) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Wisdom transcends the mere gaining of knowledge; it embodies skillful living that demonstrates you know what to do when the situation you’re in requires the right response. In Hebrew, Hokma refers to both practical skills and intellectual insight, … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #1: Wisdom
(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
“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
An excerpt from the book “Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life” by Dr. Ken McGill SECTION ONE: THE BENEFITS OF WISDOM “In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil…” “Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” Proverbs 21:20 and Proverbs 16:24 (TNIV) Integrated Wisdom: The Ultimate … More The Benefits of Integrated Wisdom by Dr. Ken McGill
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)
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