Glory Only in the Lord

For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.

But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty;

According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it.

Avoid Worldly Wisdom

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.

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.”

We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored!

I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren?

I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say.

Limits of Paul’s Authority

For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

For you put up with fools gladly, since you yourselves are wise!

Walk in Wisdom

See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Heavenly Versus Demonic Wisdom

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.

To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.