26/08/2025
The different kinds of wisdom.
The Bible urges us often to seek wisdom above all things (Proverbs 4:7). But there are different kinds of wisdom.
1 Corinthians 3:19 says, āFor the wisdom of this world is foolishness in Godās sight.ā And verse 20 says, āThe Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are fruitless.ā
There is obviously a difference between godly wisdom and worldly wisdom (James 3:13ā17).
Godly wisdom is, of course, from God and honors God. Godly wisdom starts with the fear of God and results in a holy life.
Worldly wisdom, on the other hand, is not concerned with honoring God but with pleasing oneself. With worldly wisdom, we may become educated, street-smart, and have ācommon senseā that enables us to play the worldās game successfully.
Godly wisdom enables us to prepare ourselves for eternity. With godly wisdom, we trade earthly values for biblical values (1 John 2:15ā16).
We recognize we are citizens of another kingdom, and we make choices that reflect the kingdom we represent (Philippians 1:27; 3:20).
Having godly wisdom means we strive to see life from Godās perspective and act accordingly.
The book of Proverbs is part of the Bible known as wisdom literature. Proverbs is full of practical instructions for life. Many proverbs distinguish the wise with the foolish and warn against repeating foolish actions (e.g Proverbs 3:35; 14:24; 15:7; 26:11).
Everyone makes mistakes, but the wise learn from their mistakes and take steps to avoid repeating them. The foolish may make the same mistake over and over again and never learn their lesson.
Godly wisdom may look very different from worldly wisdom. Jesus highlighted these differences in His Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5ā7). For example, He said, āYou have heard that it was said, āLove your neighbor and hate your enemy.ā But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heavenā (Matthew 5:44ā45).
Godly wisdom often requires us to do that which is opposite our natural inclinations.
Godly wisdom goes against the āconventional wisdomā of the day. it is not focused on self-preservation but on furthering the kingdom of God. We can only live in godly wisdom when we are committed to crucifying our flesh and living in the Spirit ( Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 5:16, 25).
The primary way we gain godly wisdom is by learning Godās Word (Psalm 119:169). āThe entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simpleā (Psalm 119:130).
No one is born wise; we must acquire wisdom from God if we are to be truly wise.
Prayer:
May the lord give us the hunger to pay the price to acquire Godly wisdom In Jesus name Amen.
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