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'''Prudence''' is the ability to use [[reason]] and good judgement to manage oneself. The opposite of prudence is rashness or, more generally, foolishness. An example of prudence would be saving [[money]] or other goods during profitable times in order to have something to fall back on in more trying circumstances ([[Joseph]] set a good precedent for this as [[viceroy]] of [[Egypt]]). | '''Prudence''' is the ability to use [[reason]] and good judgement to manage oneself. The opposite of prudence is rashness or, more generally, foolishness. An example of prudence would be saving [[money]] or other goods during profitable times in order to have something to fall back on in more trying circumstances ([[Joseph]] set a good precedent for this as [[viceroy]] of [[Egypt]]). | ||
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*[https://catholicgentleman.com/2013/08/the-cardinal-virtues-prudence/ The Cardinal Virtues: Prudence], CatholicGentleman.com | *[https://catholicgentleman.com/2013/08/the-cardinal-virtues-prudence/ The Cardinal Virtues: Prudence], CatholicGentleman.com | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:04, June 20, 2024
Prudence is the ability to use reason and good judgement to manage oneself. The opposite of prudence is rashness or, more generally, foolishness. An example of prudence would be saving money or other goods during profitable times in order to have something to fall back on in more trying circumstances (Joseph set a good precedent for this as viceroy of Egypt).
In Christian tradition, prudence (or wisdom) is one of the four cardinal virtues. Solomon is the foremost example of this virtue, before his wives turned away his heart imprudently toward other gods (1 Kings 11:1-11).
External links
- What is Prudence?, Diocese of La Crosse
- In Praise of Prudence: What the Cardinal Virtues Can Teach Us About the Splintering of Evangelicalism, ClearlyReformed.org
- The Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, CatholicGentleman.com
Videos:
- Prudence as a virtue - video playlist, Video playlist