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Wisdom!
3 PARADIGMS OF WISDOM AND TRUTH
The Paradigm of Worldly Wisdom
1Cor:1:19:
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom
of the wise, and will bring to nothing the
understanding of theprudent.
(KJV)1Cor:1:21: For after that in the wisdom
of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it
pleased God bythe foolishness
of preaching to save them that believe. (KJV)1Cor:2:14: But the natural man receiveth
not the things of the Spirit of God: for they
are foolishness unto him:neither
can he know them, because they are spiritually
discerned. (KJV)
! Worldly wisdom is Self Directed, It extols
and rewards self exaltation and individuality.
! Worldly wisdom is focused on acquiring, having
and getting.
! Worldly wisdom is based upon observation
and the natural appearance of things.
! Worldly wisdom is based upon "scientific"
principle and measurable phenomena.
! Worldly wisdom is not likely to believe in
spirit beings who are unseen.
!
Worldly wisdom tends to believe that the human
race is evolving and becoming more enlightened.
!
Worldly wisdom features the domination or rule
of the strong in mind and body and devalues
childlike meekness and simplicity.
! Worldly wisdom rewards those with leadership
personal strength, intellectual achievement
and scholarship.
! Worldly wisdom recognizes classes of humanity
denoting some to be of inferior or superior
rank and class.
! Worldly wisdom’s view of a “vast
universe” or "infinite time" diminishes
or negates the need of a savior.
! Worldly wisdom features self preservation
survival of the fittest.
! Worldly wisdom allows that life may well
be over when one dies.
! Worldly wisdom reasons that if we are not
"caught" there is no consequence.
! Worldly wisdom presumes that if there is
a divinity that each religion or faith be valued
democratically
! Worldly wisdom would suggest there is one
God who is simply called by other names.
! Worldly wisdom presumes that God is essentially
impersonal.
! Worldly wisdom believes that all of the human
race are automatically “children of God”
The Paradigm of Religious Wisdom
All
formal religions feature some if not all of
the following descriptions of the way they
minister the Truth of God to people.
In
the religious paradigm the religious life occurs
in or centers around a “church house.”
In the religious paradigm the church house
is called "the house of God" In the
religious paradigm traditions include various
church features or components such as:
pulpits
and pews
stained
glass windows
organs
and "sacred music"
solemnity
and formalism
catechisms
robes,
rituals
and routine orders of service,
ranks
of credentialed authority,
human
oversight and approval
In
the religious paradigm a formally trained priest
or clergy "officiates" over the "services"
In the religious paradigm a formal address
or sermon is called "preaching"
In the religious paradigm one or two hours
a week fulfill requirements of personal involvement
In the religious paradigm only the clergy are
the only ones qualified to "minister"
In the religious paradigm there is disparity
due to "respect of persons" in spiritual
rank and authority
In the religious paradigm members may be totally
disassociated from worship or prayer
In the religious paradigm God was glorious
and supernatural in times past but not today
In the religious paradigm a person’s
spiritual life is governed, directed or sustained
by another
In the religious paradigm the exploits of God
and Saints occurred only in the past
In the religious paradigm people are taught
how to please God by performing deeds or obligations
In the religious paradigm one often does not
experience God but hears about God
In the religious paradigm one often does not
know if he/she is saved and heaven-bound
In the religious paradigm Bible doctrine plus
traditional teachings form the core doctrines
The Paradigm of Godly Wisdom, (Modeled by Jesus)
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom there
are paradoxes to the natural instincts or wisdom
of man
the
least shall be greatest in the kingdom; greatest
are servants
God
presents humanity with paradoxes like;
the first shall be last;
mankind through natural ability and
understanding can not come to God or
know God
many
called but few chosen;
we
must die to our selves in order to fully
live;
we
must not value, love or seek the rewards
of this world;
we
must be like a child, open, teachable,
and innocent, not trusting in our own
abilities
God
has hidden wisdom from the wise; personal
brilliance does not equate to Spiritual
wisdom
the
Kingdom of God is unseen but, for the
faithful, a greater reality than that
which is seen.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom,
man is not essentially good but fallen,
and unredeemed;
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom,
mankind is born outside of God's favor
Unredeemed
man is under the ruler of Satan, the
god of this world
The
race of humanity is under the limitations
of a "curse" which has been in effect
since Adam and Eve
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom,
the focus is upon others and serving.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom
no man is good (approaching Godliness).
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom
a natural man can do nothing of eternal
value.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom,
the spiritual man is totally dependent
upon the guidance of the Spirit.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom,
the body is the temple of the Spirit
of God.
In the Jesus, Spirit-led model
of wisdom we are in a perpetual spiritual
battle for survival and dominance in
life.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom
there is eternal life beginning with
the moment of Salvation
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom
the Kingdom of the Heavens is ours with
promised rewards
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom
there and consequences for words spoken
and deeds done.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom
only those born of the Spirit and led
of the Spirit are the children of God.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom,
God rewards with wisdom those whose
hearts are right toward him.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom
all disciples are called, matured and
charged with ministry.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom
ministry is directed by the leading
of the Holy Spirit.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom
true worshipers worship in Spirit and
in Truth.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom,
Truth and wisdom is hidden from the
double minded and the unredeemed.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom
we could memorize the Bible and not
fully understand truth -
only the Spirit reveals heavenly
things.