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How to Avoid Worldly Wisdom?
12. November 2007 by PWK.
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written:
‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.‘
Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?” 1Cor 1:18-20
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There are two types of wisdom as we’ve noticed in the text above. First is the wisdom that is destroyable and brings about frustrations. Secondly is the wisdom that comes from God and gives us eternal life.
Philosophy, and ideologies argues some issues that some time make sense to us. Nevertheless, the truth remains that even the wisest theory does not hold any power to give us hope, joy, and most importantly, reconciliation with the God, the Creator. How then do we avoid worldly wisdom?
I would like to suggest a few things.
- First,by accepting the message of the Cross. That’s mean to fully embrace God’s wisdom. The wisdom of God, we can’t say it enough until everybody have heard it at least one time. It is called the Gospel of salvation:
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“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
It is very simple, but fundamental to the salvation of everyone.
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- Secondly, by praying. When we talk to God before making our decisions, He leads and guides us in His grace.
- By following the Holy Spirit. I encourage believers to not be quick to council everybody everywhere, unless we are prompted by the Spirit to do so. We mast show encouragement,comfort, kindness, and friendliness to others. More so we can pray with others for situations they go through, but it is not mandatory to fabricate a wisdom formula for every situation. Remember the Scripture that says: “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Rom 12:15
God’s Wisdom is demonstrative; not just verbal.
Obviously this is not an exhaustive list, but some insight to help each other as we grow everyday in our longing for God.
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