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What does the Bible say about the wisdom of men versus the wisdom of God?

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The Bible teaches that the wisdom of men is foolishness in the eyes of God, as revealed in 1 Corinthians 2.

In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul contrasts the wisdom of men with the wisdom of God, emphasizing that he did not come to the Corinthians with eloquent speech or human wisdom. Instead, he preached the simple yet profound message of Jesus Christ and Him crucified. This divine wisdom is hidden from those who rely solely on human understanding, for they cannot grasp the spiritual truths that God has prepared for those who love Him. The natural man perceives spiritual truths as foolishness since they can only be discerned through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the necessity of divine revelation in understanding God's ways.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

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The Wisdom of Men, The World and God
Mike McInnis · Jul 10, 2016
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