This week’s #scripturesong is 1 Corinthians‬ ‭3:19‬ ‭ESV‬:
“For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness…”

Unpopular (but truthful) opinion: Human wisdom cannot compare to the wisdom of God.

I look around today and I see a lot of socially celebrated people with PhDs, prestigious accomplishments, and high IQs, and yet, their words and actions are completely foolish. Why do I say that? Because they talk and act like they know more than God does.

Knowledge in itself is not inherently bad, but the moment we start thinking WE know best rather than HE knows best is when we get ourselves into trouble…

So, what does God consider to be true wisdom? Proverbs 1:7 answers that question:
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

What is the “fear of the Lord?” It’s not screaming and running away from God in terror (although that’s what His enemies do!). No, that’s not what the word means here. Instead, it’s a continual reverence for God. It’s when we acknowledge that He has all power and authority and He knows all. It’s living in a humble state of mind.

Earlier in 1 Corinthians 8:1, Paul addresses the fact that “knowledge puffs up,” which essentially means that it makes us prideful. And in James 4:6, we see that “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” So, humility is also critical when it comes to gaining true wisdom.

We have to get to a place where we throw our hands up and say “Lord, I am nothing and can do nothing without you.” One of the wisest things we can do is let the Lord lead.

Where do we get wisdom? Proverbs 2:6 tells us: “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;”

Wisdom comes from the Word of God! Open your Bible and you’ll surely find it. Proverbs is a great place to start. ❤️