A Test to See if You Are Wise

In order to be a Wise Man, you have to be able to look at yourself as a fallen person and examine your own conscience.  Ask yourself different questions such as....

• What good have I done?
• What have I done that is good for others? 
• Am I able to be loving toward those who are close to me?
• Am I able to recognize the beauty in another person?
• Have I done anything to help the less fortunate?
• Can I be empathetic?
• Am I a light to others?
• Do I practice kindness regularly?
• Am I able to love?
• Love requires willing the good of another, have I done that?
• What have I sacrificed to ensure the good of another?
• Can I stay true to those closest to me?
• Do I listen actively or do I just wait for my turn to speak?
• Am I patient with those closest to me?
• Do I hold grudges or am I able to forgive?
• How have I hurt them and what have I done to make it right?
• What harm have I caused?  
• What have I done that is hurtful towards others?  
• Am I critical or judgmental of others, while being no better?
• What do I do for benefit of myself at the expense of others? 
• Am I a giver or a taker?
• Do I often find myself getting into trouble?
• What expectations do I have of others, and am I willing to give at least that much towards my loved ones?
• How am I using the gift of life?
• How much time have I wasted on meaninglessness when I could have done something good?  
• Am I able to see and respect the beauty in the world?
• What do I focus my energy on?
• How am I making the world a better place than I found it?
• Am I humble?
• Do I brag about my accomplishments?
• Do I get myself into trouble in order to make myself look better than I actually am?  
• Do I worry too much about what other people think of me?
• How do I handle criticism?
• How do I handle disappointment?
• Can I admit when I'm wrong?
• How do I deal with failure?
• What have I learned from my mistakes?
• How do I manage my emotions?
• Am I able to show gratitude?
• Am I personally responsible?
• Do I take responsibility for my actions?
• Do I deny pleasure in order to meet my responsibilities?
• Do I contribute to my community?
• Am I trustworthy?
• Am I nurturing my spiritual growth?
• Do I pray?
• Do I study scripture?
• Do you fear God?

How did you do?

There are probably thousands of questions you should be asking yourself, but this is at least a start.