Developing Good Judgment

[joshrp]

Hi,

Sometimes I have really horrible judgment. I do things that are stupid. How can I develop better judgment abilities?

Joshua

 

[Joe_5859]

Pray fervently for an increase in the virtue of prudence.

It may help to talk to a priest as well, particularly in the Sacrament of Confession (which is the best place for those of us who find ourselves doing stupid things we wish we wouldn’t do ).

And take heart that you are in good company. Recall the words of St. Paul in Romans 7:19:

“For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want.”

It takes time to grow in virtue. Regular prayer and reception of the sacraments is our best course of action.