'Godly wisdom' is imparted by the Holy Spirit. It allows you to see life from the Lord's perspective and acts as a trustworthy guide on your journey of faith. His work of sanctification transforms your life ...
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. (James 3:17)
'Worldly wisdom' on the other hand, is not concerned with honoring God. It is egocentric by nature and used to satisfy one's fleshly appetite. A man may be educated, street-smart, and have great 'common sense', but that just enables him to have some success in this temporal existence. The Lord is not impressed ...
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their own craftiness”; and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.” (1 Corinthians 3:19-20)
Godly wisdom requires one to swim against the current of today's liberal approach to life; a 'broad-mindedness tolerance' steeped in pride. We are to trade earthly values for biblical values, self-centeredness for Christ-centeredness, and that which is fleeting for that which is eternal. This is not our home ...
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - is not of the Father but is of the world. (1 John 2:15-16)
When we immerse ourselves in the Bible our hearts become fertile soil for the seeds of 'godly wisdom' to grow. The Lord is delighted to plant divine insight where the ground is set to receive it. We need but ask ...
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5)
Don't think of 'worldly wisdom' and 'godly wisdom' as interchangeable options based on circumstance. Lay even the most trivial of decisions in your Father's hand.
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