Christ Is The Wisdom Of God Proverb 21:30

Today I am sharing a comment on Proverb 21:30 from Ray comfort.

“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”

If I had a worldly hero, it would be Thomas Edison. Atheists claim that he was one of them, but he wasn't. He said, "I believe in the existence of a Supreme Intelligence pervading the Universe." He was ungodly, but he was no fool.

Not only was he the ultimate inventor, but he wasn't afraid of failure. He said that failure taught him what not to do.

But my greatest admiration for him, was his humility. He had the wisdom to say, "We do not know one millionth of one percent about anything.”

How different that is from the hubris know-it-all generation in which we live. We may think that we are wise, but if we do, we are fools in the eyes of God. The wise know that to be true.

After reading what Comfort wrote, I was reminded of what Paul wrote to the Corinthians in his first letter, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Christ the Power and Wisdom of God

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written:

"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent." Isaiah 29:14

Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

It is easy for us to think we are better than we really are. The Jews, to whom God had given the Law, along with the promise of being a great nation and the source of great blessings to others, thought they were better than the Gentiles. Then the Gentiles who accepted Christ as their Lord and savior, began looking down on the Jews who rejected their Messiah and the salvation offered by Their own God. We must always remember that our faith comes from the one who created us all, and the wisdom we gain through our relationship with HIm, is only contingent up us recognizing we are all children of God and we must not ridicule others, but reach out to them with love. When we become arrogant, we stop using the wisdom we gained from God.

Proverb 21 (NKJV) The LORD Considers the Heart 01 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, 00 Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. 02 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, 00 But the LORD weighs the hearts. 03 To do righteousness and justice 00 Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 04 A haughty look, a proud heart, 00 And the plowing of the wicked are sin. 05 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, 00 But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. 06 Getting treasures by a lying tongue 00 Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death. 07 The violence of the wicked will destroy them, 00 Because they refuse to do justice. 08 The way of a guilty man is perverse; 00 But as for the pure, his work is right. 09 Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, 00 Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. 10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; 00 His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. 11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; 00 But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. 12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, 00 Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness. 13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor 00 Will also cry himself and not be heard. 14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, 00 And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath. 15 It is a joy for the just to do justice, 00 But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. 16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding 00 Will rest in the assembly of the dead. 17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; 00 He who loves wine and oil will not be rich. 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, 00 And the unfaithful for the upright. 19 Better to dwell in the wilderness, 00 Than with a contentious and angry woman. 20 There is desirable treasure, 00 And oil in the dwelling of the wise, 00 But a foolish man squanders it. 00 21 He who follows righteousness and mercy 00 Finds life, righteousness and honor. 22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, 00 And brings down the trusted stronghold. 23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue 00 Keeps his soul from troubles. 24 A proud and haughty man--"Scoffer" is his name; 00 He acts with arrogant pride. 25 The desire of the lazy man kills him, 00 For his hands refuse to labor. 26 He covets greedily all day long, 00 But the righteous gives and does not spare. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; 00 How much more when he brings it with wicked intent! 28 A false witness shall perish, 00 But the man who hears him will speak endlessly. 29 A wicked man hardens his face, 00 But as for the upright, he establishes his way. 30 There is no wisdom or understanding 00Or counsel against the LORD. 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, 00 But deliverance is of the LORD.