1 Corinthians 2:6-16
New King James Version (NKJV)
Spiritual Wisdom
6 However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, 8 which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9 But as it is written:
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”[a]
10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.
13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy[b] Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. 16 For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?”[c] But we have the mind of Christ.
Footnotes:
- 1 Corinthians 2:9 Isaiah 64:4
- 1 Corinthians 2:13 NU-Text omits Holy.
- 1 Corinthians 2:16 Isaiah 40:13
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Oh Taste and see that the Lord is good. God has given us a revelation through the Holy Spirit are we wise and mature enough to know Gods plan and purpose. The natural man can not conceive the plan God has if the Holy Spirit does not dwell. Thank God for choosing us and calling us out to be hearers of his word. This is a divine revelation, one that is so needed for kingdom building. This revelation is not to be taken lightly for we are now responsible for what we know.
I saw a lady on the street corner with a bull horn and a microphone preaching repentance and salvation. There was a time I would like at her and said, I love the Lord but..... I could never do that, I would never be able to witness in public, I would be to embarrassed. I wanted to stand up there with her now. I told my husband look at the WOG I'm gonna do the same thing.
Luke 9:26
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.
I wasn't equipped with the proper tools. I had my bible, but I wasn't equipped with the knowledge and wisdom that the Holy spirit has imparted in me. I got this now.
Paul's confidence was not in his intellect or speaking ability but in his knowledge that the Holy Spirit was helping and guiding him. "The Mystery of God"......that was previously hidden was His offer of salvation to all people. Originally unknown to humanity, this plan became crystal clear when Jesus ROSE from the dead. His resurrection proved that He had power over sin and death and could offer this power to us as well. (1 Pet.1:10-12). God's plan is still hidden to unbelievers today, because they either refuse to except it, choose to ignore it, or simply haven't heard about it. God's deep secrets refers to God's unfathomable nature and His wonderful plan- Jesus death and resurrection- and the promise of salvation, revealed only to those who believe what God say's is TRUE. All who reject it is foolish, no matter how wise the world think they are. Everyone want to be wise, but true wisdom or discernment requires believers to be guided by the Holy Spirit, who enables us to draw conclusions based on God's perspective. Lord give us all spiritual discernment as we serve You. Letting that discernment guide us in our daily walk. Unbelievers can not understand spiritual truths, and they can not grasps the concept that God's Spirit lives in believers. So don't expect most people to approve of, are understand our decision to follow Christ. It all seems so silly to them. Just as a tone deaf person can not appreciate fine music, the person who rejects Christ can not understand truth's from God's Spirit. With the lines of communication broken, he or she won't be able to hear what God is saying to them. But we must not remain silent. using other's difficulties in understanding as an excuse. We are stills God's communication channels. No one can know exactly what the Lord is thinking. (Rom. 11:34) But through the guidance of The Holy Spirit we have insight into some of God's plans, thoughts and actions, as we spend intimate time consistently in His presence and in His word, talking and expecting him to answer our prayers and having the mind of Christ, read (Philippians 2:5) for more on the mind of Christ.....Love Mother Pastor Shirley Lee.
good word. I what to see what God have for me. Amen
I was talking with a gentleman the more i talked the more he couldnt understand. God reviled to me thats because he is in darkness he doesnt see things the way i do, as a christian we see things thru spiritual eyes. We as christians are very wise because God gives us revelation about things.We cant even start to imagine the things God has in store for us that love Him and keep His commandments.
WE ARE WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTIONS....PRAISE GOD...
Things that make u say.. "hmmm"... Having the mind of Christ means in essence having the mind of God, seeing as they are one. IJS... that's deep.
Let this mind be in me that is also in Christ Jesus!! Thank you Lord for the wisdom that only you give!
aMeN ! ONE OF MY FAVS!