The Wisdom of the world VS God's?
1 Corinthians
Verse 2:14 - A Natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised
Verse 3:19-21 - For the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God. For it is written, "He is the one who catches the wise in their craftiness." and again, "The Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, That They are Useless." SO then let no one boast in men. For all things belong to you (Christ).
Verse 4:4-5 - For I am conscious of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord. Therefore do not go on passing judgement before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts; and then each man's praise will come to him from God.
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These verses just make so much sense...How much do we judge each other based on the wisdom of this world. And yet, the Lord says in scripture! it is only He who judges our true hearts and motives, and the heart itself is deceitful and sinful. Why then do we always only trust ourselves? our feelings, our OWN self? God has so much more in store for us when we are able to trust HIM. I'm learning that day by day! And come to think of it, ..the familiar slogan - "Be true to yourself" - is not entirely correct in all sense! We must be true to our GOD-GIVEN selves. Then only will we experience true freedom. And what is our God-Given selves like? It's the inner man inside of us, which innately desires to know our creator- our purpose in life - to seek fulfilment.
In another sense..the dreams of many - "To Be Fulfilled and live a fulfilling life" is also not entirely correct. You can live a "fulfilling" life with vices and all kinds of negative entertainment as well - and you can call it fulfilling - coz it makes you happy. But if happiness is the goal, its simply the case of ENJOY NOW, PAY LATER. Happiness cannot be our goal in life!
God first! SALVATION FIRST! Pay first - THEN Happiness will come - Delight yourselves in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart!!! (Psalms 37:4)
Psalms 119:174 I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight.
Psalms 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night.
Psalms 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 94:19 In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.
Job 33:26 He shall pray to God, and He will delight in him. He shall see His face with joy, for He restores to man His righteousness.
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Awesome post.. be blessed and rejoice in the Lord! :)
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