Servants Of Wisdom
In the previous lesson Paul addressed divisions within the gospel. Here he addresses the importance of wisdom, other than that of the gospel. It really is just for nought. I always have conversations or encounter situations, to give me a deeper insight into that weeks lesson. This lesson takes me back, to a question that arose a couple of weeks ago. The issue was the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Generally speaking they are the same. As we mature as Christians, we know there is a distinct difference in the two. It doesn't surprise me that we naturally, take on a worldly view of things. Here we refer to them both as wisdom. The worldly and the spiritual. I think my earlier definition still holds true. Knowledge is what we gather from man. Some refer to it as worldly wisdom, I don't. Wisdom are those things we get from God. They will never change.
1 Corinthians 2:1
1And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
Paul comes out in the beginning letting them know, it's not about him. We as Christians today, and obviously even then. Want a resume of sorts, to choose our leaders. We should have qualifications. We as humans measure the wrong things.
In the previous lesson Paul addressed divisions within the gospel. Here he addresses the importance of wisdom, other than that of the gospel. It really is just for nought. I always have conversations or encounter situations, to give me a deeper insight into that weeks lesson. This lesson takes me back, to a question that arose a couple of weeks ago. The issue was the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Generally speaking they are the same. As we mature as Christians, we know there is a distinct difference in the two. It doesn't surprise me that we naturally, take on a worldly view of things. Here we refer to them both as wisdom. The worldly and the spiritual. The two are very different. I think my earlier definition still holds true. Knowledge is what we gather from man. Some refer to it as worldly wisdom, I don't. I call this knowledge. Wisdom are those things we get from God. They will never change.
1 Corinthians 2:6-8:
6Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
The word of God sounds foreign to non-believers, it doesn't make any sense to them. No matter what you learn on this earth, if it isn't spiritually discerned, or it doesn't align with the word. It won't get you closer to God. Any thing we learn is after the fact.
Ecclesiastes 1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
The things ordained by God, never change. Let's not get caught up, in what someone else says. Every time you look around, someone has introduced a new twist. Look at the "Davinci Code". Millions of people view this as a credible belief. Even though it's listed as fiction, and was written in 2000. Verse 8 asks the question. If man was so smart, why did they kill Jesus?
1 Corinthians 2:9-12:
9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
Man has not seen, and cannot even imagine the wonders of God. When you look around at all the wonders of this earth. There are things beyond even that. These are things the future holds, for those that believe. When Jesus went back to his fathers side, he left us with the holy spirit. If your concerns are only bounded by the earth. You can find all your answers in the minds of men. Since God is the creator of all things, I would think he has a better plan. Those Christians that are mature in their faith, have a given advantage. This knowledge is only exclusive, to those who love the lord. You don't have to go to a certain university, or be of a certain pedigree. To receive the promise given to all believers. The spirit of God is within you. That is the center of our being.
1 Corinthians 2:13-14:
13Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
We as Christians have already been given, all we need to do Gods will. The word will make a way for itself. You don't need anything added or taken away. I always say "we try and apply godly principles, to ungodly things". The two don't mix, it's one or the other. You either follow man, or you follow God. If you do follow one. You better choose one that follows God.
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Any knowledge you can possibly have,does not exceed God's original wisdom.
1 Corinthians 2:1
1And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
Paul comes out in the beginning letting them know, it's not about him. We as Christians today, and obviously even then. Want a resume of sorts, to choose our leaders. We should have qualifications. We as humans measure the wrong things.
In the previous lesson Paul addressed divisions within the gospel. Here he addresses the importance of wisdom, other than that of the gospel. It really is just for nought. I always have conversations or encounter situations, to give me a deeper insight into that weeks lesson. This lesson takes me back, to a question that arose a couple of weeks ago. The issue was the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Generally speaking they are the same. As we mature as Christians, we know there is a distinct difference in the two. It doesn't surprise me that we naturally, take on a worldly view of things. Here we refer to them both as wisdom. The worldly and the spiritual. The two are very different. I think my earlier definition still holds true. Knowledge is what we gather from man. Some refer to it as worldly wisdom, I don't. I call this knowledge. Wisdom are those things we get from God. They will never change.
1 Corinthians 2:6-8:
6Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
The word of God sounds foreign to non-believers, it doesn't make any sense to them. No matter what you learn on this earth, if it isn't spiritually discerned, or it doesn't align with the word. It won't get you closer to God. Any thing we learn is after the fact.
Ecclesiastes 1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
The things ordained by God, never change. Let's not get caught up, in what someone else says. Every time you look around, someone has introduced a new twist. Look at the "Davinci Code". Millions of people view this as a credible belief. Even though it's listed as fiction, and was written in 2000. Verse 8 asks the question. If man was so smart, why did they kill Jesus?
1 Corinthians 2:9-12:
9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
Man has not seen, and cannot even imagine the wonders of God. When you look around at all the wonders of this earth. There are things beyond even that. These are things the future holds, for those that believe. When Jesus went back to his fathers side, he left us with the holy spirit. If your concerns are only bounded by the earth. You can find all your answers in the minds of men. Since God is the creator of all things, I would think he has a better plan. Those Christians that are mature in their faith, have a given advantage. This knowledge is only exclusive, to those who love the lord. You don't have to go to a certain university, or be of a certain pedigree. To receive the promise given to all believers. The spirit of God is within you. That is the center of our being.
1 Corinthians 2:13-14:
13Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
We as Christians have already been given, all we need to do Gods will. The word will make a way for itself. You don't need anything added or taken away. I always say "we try and apply godly principles, to ungodly things". The two don't mix, it's one or the other. You either follow man, or you follow God. If you do follow one. You better choose one that follows God.
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Any knowledge you can possibly have,does not exceed God's original wisdom.
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