Joshua 9 – Do You Shoot First and Ask Questions Later?

“Shoot first and ask questions later.” This statement calls one to make quick decisions, and worry about whether it was the “right” decision later.

There may be some rare occasions where a person needs to shoot first and ask questions later. I’m thinking of occasions like natural disasters, criminal violation, terrorist attacks, and military endeavors. But most would agree that “shoot first and ask questions later” is the stuff of movies, and normally not the best approach.

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Wisdom

Human brain work metaphor made of rusty metal gearsWisdom.  Who doesn’t want to be wise?  Everyone wants wisdom, especially when there’s an important decision to be made.

So why is it wisdom sometimes eludes us?  We can all look back at decisions we made or paths we took and say, “That wasn’t very wise.”

Maybe it’s because we tend to think of wisdom as a natural, innate ability that you either haver or you don’t.

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