1 Corinthians 3:18-20
18 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. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their own craftiness”; 20 and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.”
18 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. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their own craftiness”; 20 and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.”
When we view apparent wisdom from ourselves over God’s, we only deceive ourselves. To be wise from God’s view (in truth) means we realize our utter foolishness apart from His word and Spirit to interpret what He means and how it affects us. He sees our empty plans and catches us by them in time, knowing our ideas lead to nothing of temporal or lasting value. In Psalm 94:10-12 where verse 20 quotes from, we see the larger context of His instruction of wisdom, His understanding of all our thoughts, and the need for us to be taught wisdom by Him.
Psalms 94:10-12 10 He who instructs the nations, shall He not correct, He who teaches man knowledge? 11 The Lord knows the thoughts of man, That they are futile. 12 Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O Lord, And teach out of Your law,
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