Intelligence And Emotions

Everyone has gifts. Some people sing well. Some are talented at music, the arts or sports. Some are big and strong. Some run fast. Many natural gifts are out there. Some men and women are intelligent. Unfortunately, some of those people have never really had the opportunity to see their intelligence grow, flourish, and produce fruit. Why? Because their emotions got in the way. Their anger got in the way. Their bitterness got in the way. Their hatred got in the way. Their jealousy got in the way. Their lust got in the way. Their pride got in the way. Yes, pride is an emotion. Their emotions ruled their lives so much; they were never able to unleash the potential of their intelligence. This caused disrupted lives and suffering. It is possible for an intelligent man to be a fool. How does that happen? By being smart, but not kind. By being clever but not wise. By being knowledgeable but not humble. He used his intelligence to hurt instead of help. A fool is a victim of his own emotions; even if he is intelligent. What is he then? He is an intelligent fool.