“THE LORD KNOWS!”

1 Corinthians 3:18-20                   (ESV)

“18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.

19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with GOD. For it is written, "HE catches the wise in their craftiness,"

20 and again, "THE LORD KNOWS” the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile." 

Simply reading scriptures without absorbing them AND LETTING THEM CHANGE YOUR LIFE can be an extremely dangerous thing to do.   A stark example of this is in the passage of scripture above.  GODLY Wisdom is a trait that King Solomon requested, and was granted, in order to properly govern GOD’s chosen people (2 Chronicles 1:11-12).  In James 1:5 scripture records “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask GOD, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”

So how can we assure ourselves that we are being granted GODLY Wisdom and not getting what I am calling “counterfeit wisdom”, what scripture states is “wisdom of this world”?  All of the schooling and formal education will not prepare one for the trials and tribulations that life is certain to bring us.  ALMIGHTY GOD is able to enlighten one of HIS children to understand something that man would never have “SEEN” within his knowledge!  And it is usually the “uneducated” that HE operates through, maybe because the “uneducated” can’t share HIS Glory with another (Isaiah 42:8).  

Several places in scripture it states that “GOD opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble”!  That seems to be the antithesis to “HE catches “the wise” in their craftiness,"?  The wisdom of this world and GODLY Wisdom can be referred to as counterfeit and authentic.  Wisdom of this world is counterfeit, causing problems wherever it is entrusted.  GODLY Wisdom can be relied upon, ESPECIALLY when FAITH has been exercised to Believe in it.  

But how can we make sure we are not filling ourselves with wisdom of this world?    A good place to start would be “GOD opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble”!  If we relish in the wisdom we are experiencing, there is a tremendous chance that ALMIGHTY GOD isn’t being glorified?!?  For certain, “THE LORD KNOWS” who is getting glory for words or deeds.  In reality, we probably do as well.  It is my desire to let any praise people “think” I deserve be shed upon HIM, as “THE LORD KNOWS” my heart and HE deserves it!!!