Doctrine of the Mysteries #22
Let him become a fool, that he may be wise
1Co 3:18-21 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. (19) For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. (20) And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. (21) Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
This passage is not a mystery, (being referenced in the prophets,
see: Job 5:13; Ps 94:11; Jer 9:23-24), but I could not pass it by due to its relevance
and the necessity of hearing and understanding this truth again, considering the
society in which we live today, which revels in its pride and pomposity.
The world will be completely ignorant to this passage. Unfortunately,
most of Christianity will too. There is not much to take from this passage if
one does not apprehend the type of wisdom it refers to. The carnal man produces
his own wisdom and will boast in it. But the wisdom spoken of here is a wisdom
that originates in Christ. It is a wisdom that is provided, not produced.
