Knowledge vs. Wisdom: Seeking Truth and Making Wise Choices

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This chapter explores the distinction between knowledge and wisdom, highlighting the value of seeking wisdom over simply acquiring information. The hosts use a humorous example to illustrate the contrast between the two, and also reference Joseph Smith's pursuit of wisdom. The chapter concludes with a teaser for the upcoming part two of the podcast.

Are we sensitive to others’ challenges within our congregations? Dr. Mary Jane Woodger examines Paul’s letter to the Corinthians and their difficulties with intellectualism being inappropriate immorality, indiscretion, and insecurity.

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00:00 Part 1–Dr. Mary Jane Woodger
03:07 Introduction of Dr. Mary Jane Woodger
05:58 Background regarding Corinth
07:04 Butchers and sacrificed meat
09:39 Personal rights vs. spiritual welfare of others
14:25 Story of a Vietnam Veteran
15:25 Being submissive to God
17:37 Paul’s day and views on women
21:18 Paul doesn’t condone abuse
23:38 Elder Holland teachings about men and women
25:58 Spiritual Gifts
30:25 Less conspicuous gifts
32:54 Moroni and spiritual gifts
34:54 Hank shares a personal story about listening
39:42 Dr. Woodger shares a personal story about testimony
43:21 John shares keeping a testimony journal
44:07 Eleazar Miller and Brigham Young
45:44 Heber J. Grant called to be Stake President
47:13 John’s How Do I Know if I Know?
48:04 Additional spiritual gifts
50:01 Complementary spiritual gifts
52:16 Wisdom and knowledge
57:29 End of Part 1–Dr. Mary Jane Woodger

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