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When we open up a Bible Concordance we can identify that there is a lot written about wisdom and knowledge. If one reads attentively, it becomes quite clear that the Bible makes a difference between “worldly’ and “godly’ wisdom.

This world has many “wise” people who have detailed expert knowledge of certain subjects. People who have studied in Universities and High Schools are highly accomplished in their education. Their knowledge refers always to a certain part or branch. One can possess a wide range of general knowledge, but is never the less, specialised in one or few study-subjects. It is not a rarity that some people are quite conceited about their knowledge and let others know in no uncertain terms, especially those who have a lesser education. In their narrow mindedness, their worldly wisdom has become to them a somewhat Status-symbol, although it is transitory.

In the book “What we believe” is also mentioned Wisdom in the chapter, which speaks of the gifts and powers of the Holy Spirit. Will one obtain true wisdom, there is the belief necessary; and indeed a belief which does not rest on the wisdom of mankind, but undoubtedly on the power of God. Therewith becomes the signal for this Year, that is God given, apparently clearer. Wisdom and knowledge are hid in Jesus Christ. Out of our belief we should search for it.

This search does not have to be endless, because God already promised through Jeremiah 29:13: “And ye shall seek me and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart”.

The Apostle Paul writes in his first letter to the brothers and sisters in Corinth 18:21 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written in Isiah 29:14 “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Now, where are the wise? Where are the scribes? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe”. About the preaching Paul says (1 Corinthians 2:6) “Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory”. How we should treat this preaching, we read in Matthew 7:24-29. Jesus concludes His sermon with these words: “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock”. The deciding factor is, that we firstly hear His word, receive it and then act accordingly.

Often, our ears are nearly deaf, so we don’t hear some speeches, some sermons, some valuable words. But the Lord wants that His words move our hearts and we, through our deeds, bring forth fruit. A wise man accounts for today, for tomorrow and for the future. That is why he builds his house upon a rock, which does not fall nor disappear. This rock is and will always be JESUS CHRIST. That is why He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.

As long as there are no storms, no self-denials and disappointments, there seems to be no difference between a wise and a foolish man. Both houses look secure. But the floods will come, He says: storms, sufferings, opposition, doctrines, sickness, misleading friendships beat upon our house of faith and tear at it. But when the heart is securely anchored in faith and stand upon this rock, there will be no damage done to that house.

Sorry to say, that many have fallen victim to the temptations, traps and snares of the evil one. They liked the sand (the world) rather than the rock (Christ). Even we as well, stand always anew before the deciding choice: Rock or sand, Christ or the world, godly or worldly wisdom. The famous middle-road, which we rather love to choose, is not available here. The main point is, that we in sure belief, are trusting God to guide us in His wisdom, fully give ourselves into His hand and follow His word in obedience. May this realization, the true willingness and the necessary courage, grow for the consequence in this year. Then will God grant us also the so important insight which makes it possible, to try the spirits, whether they are of God!

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”. Matthew 6:21.