The Wisdom Of Men Is Folly

[Starise]

 

[farouk]

Reminds me of 1 Corinthians 1.25-31: "Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.

30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."

[missmuffet]

Tim, Thanks for sharing. You brought up some very good points. First of all this comes to mind:

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before ^[a]a fall.

The foolishness of God refers to God's

wisdom being greater than human

understanding.

This comes to mind regarding the wisdom of the world:

1 Corinthians 3:19

 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their own craftiness”;

 

 

 

Edited November 21, 2024 by missmuffet

[farouk]

3 minutes ago, missmuffet said:

Tim, Thanks for sharing. You brought up some very good points. First of all this comes to mind:

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before ^[a]a fall.

The foolishness of God refers to God's

wisdom being greater than human

understanding.

This comes to mind regarding the wisdom of the world:

1 Corinthians 3:19

 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their own craftiness”;

 

 

 

Hi @missmuffet I do love Proverbs; some pocket NT and Psalms editions also include Proverbs.

[missmuffet]

2 minutes ago, farouk said:

Hi @missmuffet I do love Proverbs; some pocket NT and Psalms editions also include Proverbs.

Yes, King Solomon wrote some of Proverbs although there could be multiple authors.

[farouk]

3 minutes ago, missmuffet said:

Yes, King Solomon wrote some of Proverbs although there could be multiple authors.

One of them is Lemuel. I remember from Proverbs 31.....

[missmuffet]

4 hours ago, Starise said:

 

Wouldn't it be great if several of us from Worthy could meet in your beautiful home and

maybe discuss a devotional or talk about what Jesus Christ means to us? I am thinking

you are a very hospitable person.

[farouk]

6 minutes ago, missmuffet said:

Wouldn't it be great if several of us from Worthy could meet in your beautiful home and

maybe discuss a devotional or talk about what Jesus Christ means to us? I am thinking

you are a very hospitable person.

@missmuffet I think Malachi 3.16 preaches well and is applicable so often to so many fellowship situations:

"Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name."

[Marilyn C]

13 hours ago, Starise said:

 

Another good video Starise. I thought of man thinking he can rule the world and get a global government to bring `peace and safety.` The nations, the kings and rulers are all plotting to cast off God`s bonds. 

Ps. 2: 4 tells us that `He who sits in the heavens shall laugh....(and) hold them in derision.` 

[Starise]

16 hours ago, missmuffet said:

Wouldn't it be great if several of us from Worthy could meet in your beautiful home and

maybe discuss a devotional or talk about what Jesus Christ means to us? I am thinking

you are a very hospitable person.

Well I would love that! I love biblical discussions and fellowship. Hospitality is just me wanting everyone to enjoy their visit.

7 hours ago, Marilyn C said:

Another good video Starise. I thought of man thinking he can rule the world and get a global government to bring `peace and safety.` The nations, the kings and rulers are all plotting to cast off God`s bonds. 

Ps. 2: 4 tells us that `He who sits in the heavens shall laugh....(and) hold them in derision.` 

Thank you Marilyn. That’s a great passage! I also like the verse, “ There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12