The wisdom of the world is foolishness to God. We have accepted so many things that appear to be wisdom by human standards, but if it goes against the Word of God, the Holy Bible, then it is foolishness and sin to God. The beginning of wisdom is learning to fear God. God has given us His Word and the Holy Spirit to teach us wisdom. Therefore, no one has any excuse for not seeking God’s wisdom. God gives us His wisdom freely without judgment. All we have to do is to first ask Him for wisdom, then spend time reading His Word, seeking His guidance through prayer, and His presence through praise and worship. If we continually seek God, He will teach us wisdom and help us keep His commandments.
Scripture References:
Proverbs 9:10 NIV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Psalm 111:10 NIV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
Proverbs 4:7 NKJV
Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.
James 1:5-8 NKJV
[5] If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. [6] But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. [7] For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; [8] he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
1 Corinthians 3:18-20 NIV
[18] Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. [19] For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”; [20] and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”
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