November 5th

Lest Something Worse Befall Thee

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise...Therefore let no one boast in men. 1 Corinthians 3:18,21

Listen to the warning! The sirens are blaring, danger is all around, and if we are not careful then we will fall into the trap.

Paul delivers his warning to us, Let no one deceive himself. This warning is about becoming wise in this age. I'll tell you plainly, the wisdom of this age is all about how to be successful in the world's eyes. It's about how to climb the corporate ladder; manipulate circumstances for your benefit; dress to look young, beautiful, and powerful; and have the most toys at the end of the day.

The wisdom of this world could also have little to do with material possessions, instead seeking to be exalted in the eyes of the world, accomplishing things that the world esteemshumanitarian aid, promotion of the environment, peace at any cost, animal rights, etc.

But like a good teacher, Paul does not leave us with only a warning, continuing on to give us the key to understand the warning. He says, Let no one boast in men.

Truth be told, there is nothing wrong with money (only the love of it), business success, being beautiful, humanitarian aid, stewarding the environment, peace, or preventing the extinction of animal species. The problem is that God has better answers for these problems than man does, yet we persist in the wisdom of man instead of seeking God for His answers. The problem is that the wisdom of man asserts, I can do it by myself; I don't need God, while the truth is that God calls us to a relationship where He walks with us hand in hand through life.

This is the life Adam had in the Garden before he fell, and it is the life God invites us to now. What problems do you face? What issues do you see in society around you? Now, what are you going to do about them?

Whatever you do, forsake your own wisdom and the wisdom of this world. Instead, ask God for His plan, and then invite Him to help you as you use His wisdom to solve the world's problems.

Prayer Father God,

Thank You for giving me the Spirit of Wisdom! I renounce the wisdom of this world, knowing that it is foolishness. I cannot do life without You, so please help me and give me Your wisdom for every problem that I face!

Amen