As for those who were held in high esteem — whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism — they added nothing to my message. ~ Galatians 2:6 (NIV) An alcoholic who has recovered, but holds a relatively unimportant job, can talk to a man with a better position. Being on a radically different basis of life, he will never take advantage of the situation. (Alcoholics Anonymous: the "Big Book," Kindle Locations 1861-1862, "To Employers")

Wisdom has nothing to do with intelligence, education. Recovery doesn't come by degrees made up of letters and periods. Intelligent we are in many respects but insane – lunatics — where addiction is involved. certain simple things, commence on a simpler level,  follow a few simple rules. Simple, not easy, achieved only with the destruction of self-centeredness. Then comes wisdom, when intelligence, education,  experience have become tools of simplicity. God, please block my smarts until I grasp simplicity.