TRUE WISDOM by J. O. C.

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jun 9, 1914

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 41, No. 22.

TRUE WISDOM

By J. O. C.

FROM an inspired source we are informed that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. 1 Cor. 3: 19. This seems a hard statement to many who pride themselves on having ability to reason out the deep things of God's word. But let us stop a moment to consider. The wisdom from above is said to be "first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated." This is in wide contrast with reputed worldly wisdom, which is well known to produce in abundance envy, and bitter strife of an unspiritual nature. James 3: 14-16.

The last-named specimen has not only robbed great nations of their proudest blood, for the settlement of carnal feuds, but it also compassed the death of the world's Redeemer. Had the leaders of the Jewish nation in His day possessed the first-mentioned type of wisdom, they could not have crucified their Lord. 1 Cor. 2: 8.

Why this conclusion? The reason is, had the wisdom from above actuated them in their course, peace and gentleness, the characteristics of God's dealing with things earthly, would also have been their prominent characteristics.

To the raging sea the Lord said, "Peace, be still." So to every sinner is extended the call to accept peace with God. In harmony with this the psalmist exclaims, "Thy gentleness hath made me great," or enlarged me. Ps. 18: 35.

"Nothing is so strong as gentleness, Nothing so gentle as real strength."

J. O. C.