Worldly
wisdom presumes that God regards each religion or
faith democratically. Godly wisdom (the Truth) reveals
that one nation is the chosen people of God.
The Bible established upon infallible promises, states
that there is only one mediator between God and man.
Jesus the son of God, the king of the Jews.
Worldly
wisdom presumes that God does not favor any one nation
over another. Godly wisdom (the Truth) reveals
that one nation is the chosen people of God. There
is only one mediator between God and man. Jesus
the son of God, the king of the Jews.
Worldly
wisdom would suggest there is one God who is simply
called by many names. Godly wisdom (the Truth)
though there are many gods there is but one
God who is above all and we can hold no god higher
than He.
Worldly
wisdom presumes that God is essentially impersonal.
Godly
wisdom (the Truth) says that we can become sons of
God. Adapted
into the family. We are called to inherit the blessings
and partake in His
divine nature.
Worldly
wisdom believes that all of the human race are automatically
"children
of God" Godly wisdom (the Truth) Whoever believes
on the Son
of God, Jesus Christ has eternal life. Whoever has
not the son has no life but the
condemnation of God remains upon them.
Paradigm
of Religious Wisdom
In
the religious paradigm the religious life centers
around a "church house"
In the religious paradigm the church house is called
"the house of God"
In the religious paradigm the church building is called
the "Church"
In the religious paradigm traditions include various
church features or - -
traditions such as: pulpits
and pews, stained glass windows, organs and 'sacred
music'
solemnity and formalism, ecclesiastical garb robes,
orders of service, ritual, - - designated ranks
of clerical authority.
In the religious paradigm a formally trained priest
or clergy "officiates" over the
"services"
In the religious paradigm a formal address or sermon
delivered to the faithful is called "preaching"
In the religious paradigm one or two hours a week
meets the requirements of personal involvement
In the religious paradigm only the professionally
trained clergy are qualified to "minister"
In the religious paradigm there is "respect of persons"
relative to spiritual rank or authority
In the religious paradigm members may be totally disassociated
in worship or prayer
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 are in the past
In the religious paradigm people are taught how to
please God with certain
deeds or obligations
In the religious paradigm there are duties required
to attain "good standing"
In the religious paradigm one often does not experience
God only hears about God
In the religious paradigm one often doesn't know if
he/she is saved
In the religious paradigm Bible doctrine plus traditional
teachings form the core doctrines
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;
the first shall be last;
many called but few chosen;
we must die in order to live;
we must hate the things of this world;
we must be like a child, God has hidden wisdom from
the wise;
the unseen things are a greater reality than the seen.
etc.
In
the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom man in his natural
self can do
nothing of value for the kingdom of God
In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom, the spiritual
man is totally
dependant upon the guidance of the Spirit
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, promised
rewards and consequences
In the Jesus, Spirit-led model Jesus preached to those
outside pertaining
to the Kingdom of God and taught his followers
In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom only those
who are born of the
Spirit and led of the Spirit are the Children of God
In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom people are
discipled, disciples are
matured and then charged with ministry
In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom ministry
is through 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, wisdom and
insight is hidden
from the double minded and the unredeemed
In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom we could
memorize the Bible and
not know truth- only the Spirit reveals it.