We seek Wisdom. We attend universities, read books, and consult scholars. But where does wisdom really come from? Where can it be found? The answer is simply Jesus Christ. The Bible clearly reveals that all wisdom comes from Christ, "that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. " (Colossians 2:2-3). The Apostle Paul talks about knowing only Christ, and there is temptation for people to think this means they must avoid the knowledge of the world, but actually when Paul said, "For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified," (1 Corinthians 2:2), and "What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ." (Phillippians 3:8). What the apostle Paul is really saying, is that He has chosen to know the only true hidden treasure of wisdom and knowledge that is hidden in our Holy Savior.
The Wisdom of God is God, "but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." (1 Corinthians 1:24). Christ is the Wisdom of God and thus the only way to become wise is to seek Him, this is why our Lord said, "But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah." (Matthew 23:8.10). Jesus Christ is Wisdom, and so only he can teach and instruct us to be wise! In Him lie the mysteries of the Universe, the answers to the deep festering questions, and the fullness of gnosis (knowledge). The apostle Paul says of Christ, "It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God--that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption." (1 Corinthians 30).
In contrast to Christ who is source of all wisdom, the world offers no wisdom, "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. As the Scriptures say, "He traps the wise in the snare of their own cleverness," (1 Corinthians 3:19) and "For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength." (1 Corinthians 1:25). This is why King Solomon, purported to wisest man who ever lived (not true now, because Jesus who is God is also Man and so being Wisdom of God is the wisest of men), said, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." (Proverbs 9:10). Fear (reverence) of Lord and knowledge of the God (knowing God) leads to wisdom and understanding! He is the source we must go to and this is why St. Paul said, "I count all things lost except knowing Christ.." The Apostle of Gentiles is leading us to the only source of wisdom. The Lord God who is Wisdom mocks the world and confounds the reasoning of men, "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong." (1 Corinthians 1:27).
Jesus Christ is the source of all wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Follow Him and you shall become wise. This happened to the Apostles, who before the Sanhedrin spoke as scholars knowing the Scriptures when they were unschooling led, "When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13). The Apostles were able to speak the Wisdom of God because they were doing what Paul said, "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better." (Ephesians 1:17). The Spirit of Wisdom is the Holy Spirit, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." (John 14:26). The Holy Spirit is the spirit of Wisdom because He is one with Father, and Christ, the Trinity they comprise who is One God, and the Holy Spirit relays the information from Jesus Christ as aforementioned. In fact Jesus said not to worry about what we should say before leaders and those who imprison us, "Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit." (Mark 13:11).
The Wisdom spoken of by Solomon is Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ, "She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue." (Proverbs 9:10). "Wisdom shouts in the streets, wherever crowds gather." (Proverbs 1:20). This is talking about Jesus who "Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore." (Matthew 13:2) and, "While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable.." (Luke 8:4). Do not be surprised about she part of Proverbs for Jesus spoke in a woman way, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing." (Matthew 23:37). The Holy Spirit is described as "the comforter" (John 14:26) often has woman like characteristics, where do you think Eve got them? In fact women traditionally are known as the comforter in a family. Hence why a child when hurt runs to the mother first seeking her comforting embrace.
If you seek wisdom, to be wise, and discern the deep mysteries, seek the Lord Jesus Christ who is wisdom. To seek Him, you must talk (pray) to Him, wait on His voice, and search his words (The Scriptures, Holy Bible).
The Wisdom spoken of by Solomon is Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ, "She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue." (Proverbs 9:10). "Wisdom shouts in the streets, wherever crowds gather." (Proverbs 1:20). This is talking about Jesus who "Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore." (Matthew 13:2) and, "While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable.." (Luke 8:4). Do not be surprised about she part of Proverbs for Jesus spoke in a woman way, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing." (Matthew 23:37). The Holy Spirit is described as "the comforter" (John 14:26) often has woman like characteristics, where do you think Eve got them? In fact women traditionally are known as the comforter in a family. Hence why a child when hurt runs to the mother first seeking her comforting embrace.
If you seek wisdom, to be wise, and discern the deep mysteries, seek the Lord Jesus Christ who is wisdom. To seek Him, you must talk (pray) to Him, wait on His voice, and search his words (The Scriptures, Holy Bible).
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