Prudence
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Prudence as a virtue should be listed[1] with wisdom.
It is defined as the quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality. Therefore it has been said to be the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason, or skill and good judgment in the management of affairs.
Therefore, can we expect prudence without wisdom and honesty and the courage to stand for righteousness among other virtues[2] intended by God.
- ↑ A List of virtues
- 1) Courage – bravery and valor
- 2) Temperance – self-control and restraint (tempered by Friendliness, Justice, and Truthfulness).
- 3) Liberality – bigheartedness, charity, and generosity (tempered by Good Temper, Magnificence, and Truthfulness).
- 4) Magnificence – radiance, joie de vivre (tempered by Honor, Justice, and Truthfulness).
- 5) Pride – Love of self-satisfaction (tempered by Liberality, Honor, and Truthfulness).
- 6) Honor – respect, reverence, admiration (tempered by Liberality, Justice, and Truthfulness)
- 7) Good Temper – equanimity, level-headedness (tempered by etc., etc., and etc.).
- 8) Friendliness – conviviality, care, and sociability(tempered by etc., etc., and etc.).
- 9) Truthfulness – straightforwardness, frankness and candor (tempered by etc., etc., and etc.).
- 10) Wit – a sense of humor – (tempered by Good Temper, Magnificence, and Pride).
- 11) Friendship – camaraderie and companionship (tempered by etc., etc., and etc.).
- 12) Justice – impartiality, evenhandedness and fairness (tempered by Liberality, Courage, and Truthfulness).
- 13) Wisdom - prudence, a knowledge of Right Reason, common sense.
- ↑ The Seven Virtues of creation: Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, righteousness, Temperance, Prudence, and according to Paul charity is the greatest (1 Corinthians 13:13).