Chapter 4
MISCELLANEOUS
By
The Man Who Saw God Face To Face
Raphael Okechukwu Nweze
Qualities of a Wise Man
A wise man is:
1. Knowledgeable
2. Observant
3. Respectful
4. Thoughtful
5. Considerate
6. Polite
7. Confident
The Nine Parameters of Wisdom
Parameters of wisdom are those factors that determine a wise action. The action may be thought, words or action. The parameters define the limit of wisdom. That was why Socrates stated that “Wisdom consists in knowing where to stop”.
The parameters are:
1. Right Purpose
2. Right Thought
3. Right Word
4. Right Action (Right Conduct)
5. Right Time
6. Right Place
7. Right Order
8. Right Measure (Right Extent)
9. Right Condition
Pride is like a wine;
It intoxicates only the ignorant.
…Nweze Raphael
Levels of Awareness
The levels of awareness are the stages in conscious development of a human being. They are:
0. Ignorance
1. Belief
2. Knowledge
3. Wisdom (Intelligence)
You will notice that the numbering is done in reverse order, because a person has to move from the lowest level to the highest level. The real problem of mankind is that majority are still ignorant of the true (spiritual) realities of life. You may be surprised that even teachers and preachers are ignorant of true life situations. That prompted Jesus to describe some leaders as “blind men leading blind people.”
Seats of Wisdom
Seats of wisdom are centers where must wisdom has been put in place for the benefits of mankind. In such places, peace, law and order, and intelligence have are ensured.
1. The Churches
2. The Schools
3. The Libraries
4. The Governments
5. Standard Organisations
How to Pray for Wisdom
In order for a person to get wisdom, he should:
• Pray earnestly
• Pray consistently
• Pray protractedly (for a long time: days, weeks, months or even years)
• Continue to seek until he finds.