We all are prone to trust our own understanding rather than the Lord. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. A fool rejects good counsel and stubbornly trusts his own inclinations. He is wise in his own estimation. Intelligent people consider themselves to be wise, and usually are - but with mere worldly wisdom. Godless, intellectual people are knowledgeable about many things, but knowledge puffs up. 1 Corinthians 8:1 says, Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. Pride makes it difficult for people to turn to God and learn true wisdom. Many intellectuals see no need to believe in God or for a nation to follow His laws. They measure everything by their own understanding, reflecting Lucifers pride. The arrogant person who trusts his intellect and rejects the Bible as untrue, is a greater fool. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God (Psalm 14:1a). This is because he simply relies on his own opinions and instincts and neglects Gods Word. Mans wisdom alone, without God, will eventually fail him.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 01:12:15 +0000
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