“Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect (mature): yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes (rulers) of this world (age), that come to nought (nothing). But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained (predetermined) before the world (ages) unto our glory. Which none of the princes (rulers) of this world (age) knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory” (I Corinthians 2:6-8).
Among the spiritually and morally mature believers, the word of God, spoken of here by Paul, is wisdom to those who have ears to hear. This is not the kind of wisdom that the world uses or the kind of wisdom that the rulers of this world use, but the kind of wisdom that comes directly from God. This great wisdom does not come from the earth realm or is it the kind that appeals to the great men of this world but it comes directly through his word. This wisdom tells of God’s wise plan to bring us, the sinners into the glories of heaven. This plan which was hidden in earlier times was conceived for our (the sinners) benefit before the world began, although the great men of the world have never understood it. They try to make sense of the information but are unable to assemble all the pieces to form a coherent picture. The picture they have constructed over the years has not withstood the test of time. Much like “The Theory of Evolution” and “The Big Bang Theory,” neither has yet to produce any evidence to prove that life began from a single cell or that life began because of an explosion. A “theory” is “an idea of or belief about something arrived at through speculation or conjecture.”
Many believe this “theory concept” also applies to the things of God. However, we know about these things because God has sent the Holy Spirit to tell us of his wisdom. This same Spirit, which searches out God’s deepest secrets, reveals to those who have an ear to hear all of the mysteries of the Bible. The only one that knows God’s thoughts and ways are those who belong to the family of God because his Spirit shares the truth with them. God has given those who belong to the family his Spirit to tell us about the mysteries, revealing many of the secrets that have been hidden since the foundation of the world. Among those who have an ear to hear, they understand the terms used by the Holy Spirit to reveal those mysteries of God to them. They understand the wisdom that has come down from God, telling them of his plans for man.
Although God’s plans have been hidden throughout the ages, those who have an ear to hear understand them. They understand his plan to bring the sinner into the glories of heaven. They understand because they allow the Holy Spirit to teach them. They understand because they allow the Holy Spirit to show them. They understand because they have learned to listen. They understand because they know the truth. They know the true nature of God. They have understanding. The biggest problem is those who do not have that ear to hear, they lack understanding. They have created their own version based on the terminology used by the mature Christians even though they do not understand. These great men have tried to use those things of God for their own purposes, but have failed in all attempts. They are the wolves in sheep’s clothing that have deceived many.
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them” (Matthew 7:15-20).
We are warned to be careful of false prophets. Just because a person or group of people say things that sound godly or claim to do things that are godly does not mean that they are of God. Maybe they copied something they saw or terminology they heard, thinking these things were needed to manipulate the things of God for their own selfish purposes. The scriptures tell us many will say they prophesied in Jesus’ name, many will say they cast out devils in his name, and many will say they done many wonderful works in his name, but he will say to them that he never knew them (Matthew 7:21-23). Just be sure that the ones you follow are known by “The One” they claim to follow.
As always, we pray that our commentary will inspire and abundantly bless you as well as greatly inform you. May you also be the better for having read this. If blessed by this message, please share it so that others may be blessed also. Amen.
Enjoy your blessings - KW
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