Knowledge is simply information, and left to its self it is less than useless (knowledge for knowledge sake). Wisdom is how one uses that information (action).
To not have or refuse information is foolishness. To use information to keep from acting must then be a lie. For it denies the use of knowledge and its purpose. The purpose of Knowledge is action, it is meant to lead to something (Wisdom). When we examine our lives and see so much inaction we then have to ask ourselves the question. Are we fools or liars?
This is actually something I have drilled into my children's heads: Knowledge is knowing information. Wisdom is the application. Solomon was wise so long as he applied his knowledge. But he became foolish when he chose to ignore it. Good post.
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