In the early 70s I was a computer tech in the Navy. I worked on one of the most sophisticated computers then available. We used it to track Russian submarines. The computer filed a large room. I remember when we got a new disc drive and were excited because it held a million bits of info. The laptop I am writing this on has many times that memory. As does my iPhone or my Apple Watch. As a result I have a world of info at my fingertips. When meeting with friends, any question results in iPhones coming out and “let the googling begin.” There is no lack of info today.
That’s why it is so shocking that there seems to be a nearly complete lack of wisdom. Folks, sadly me included, do incredibly stupid things. I googled “stupid things” and found this: https://markmanson.net/stupid-things. Of course, I edited the list.
- We spend a lot of our time and effort placing fault.
- We idolize people who directly affect our lives in absolutely no way whatsoever.
- We get jealous and possessive in relationships.
- We always need to be right.
- We focus on national politics ignoring local politics which affects us much more.
- We try way too hard to impress others.
- We are way too easily offended.
- We buy way too much stuff. (We use “way too” way too much)
- We try to hide who we really are.
- (This should really be number 1) We spend time doing things which are of no eternal significance, like googling stuff.
Going over this list has convinced me that I lack wisdom. “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5
Lord, give me wisdom and humility. I don’t want to be a smarty pants. Anybody can google. I want to be wise about what I can so easily find out.
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