Cartoonology. There is great theology in cartoons and comics.
In so many ways our children and grandchildren seem to be much smarter than their previous generations. This is especially true in the world of electronics and computers. I recall trying to help my mother understand how to program her first VCR and her new TV satellite dish (That was when satellite dishes were huge in comparison to those of today). Both were an extreme challenge to her, and she never mastered either one. Did that mean my mother was without intelligence or wisdom? Absolutely not.
Our younger generations need to be careful to respect their parents and elders, because they do have intelligence and wisdom to share, and it is not necessarily that which comes from book learning. Living out our life teaches us. Nothing can replace good, honest life experiences.
Most of what life teaches us it teaches the hard way. When my son was in high school, he wrecked and totaled his mother's car. We required him to pay for it out of the money he had earned working after school. We bought another used car with it. When my son graduated from high school, we sold him that same car. We still laugh when talking about the car he bought twice. I think he appreciates to this day the lesson he learned. We are proud of him as we witness him managing his money well today. As parents, we feel like we passed along a little wisdom that he could have received no other way. I am sure he and his wife will pass some along themselves.
If wisdom results from respecting our parents and elders, it must doubly come when we revere and respect God.
Psalm 111:10 (NKJV)
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. 03-16-10
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