The
First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Church at Corinth
Chapter
3:18-20
18
Let no man deceive himself: If any man among you seem to be wise in
this world, let him be a fool, that he may be wise.
19
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God: for it is
written, He catcheth the wise in their own craftiness.
20
And again, The Lord knoweth that the thoughts of the wise be vain.
Related
scripture:
Job
5:13; Psalm 94:11; Proverbs 3:7
Brethren:
It
is folly to totally depend on the wisdom of man. God does indeed
imparts to, and give us wisdom from which we can base our decisions
in life. His wisdom leads us to paths of righteousness and holiness.
With Him, wisdom is compassionate, loving, judicious, prudent, and
sagacious.
Friends
let us be led by His example, and seek to emulate Him, in all things
pertaining to wisdom. Seek His counsel first, daily, in the mornings,
and also at the last before retiring at night.
“In these words the Apostle does not require, that we should altogether renounce the wisdom that is implanted in us by nature, or acquired by long practice; but simply, that we subject it to the service of God, so as to have no wisdom but through his word. For this is what is meant by becoming a fool in this world, or in our own estimation; when we are prepared to give way to God, and embrace with fear and reverence everything that he teaches us, rather than follow what may appear to us plausible.” - John Calvin - Theologian
“In these words the Apostle does not require, that we should altogether renounce the wisdom that is implanted in us by nature, or acquired by long practice; but simply, that we subject it to the service of God, so as to have no wisdom but through his word. For this is what is meant by becoming a fool in this world, or in our own estimation; when we are prepared to give way to God, and embrace with fear and reverence everything that he teaches us, rather than follow what may appear to us plausible.” - John Calvin - Theologian
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