Paul was writing to the church at Corinth.
He goes on to talk about boasting…about his suffering for the Lord…and then on
into the next chapter with more boasting, although he says it is not
profitable, about visions, revelations of the Lord, and a thorn in his flesh.
Very interesting reading—about Paradise and about weakness. But I’ll let you
read that for yourself. Back to Paul and the boasting in these verses. The
Corinthians think they are so wise.
Do you ever think that you are wise? I may think I’m wise about worldly stuff
like food, health, or maybe children’s behavior—though they are too unpredictable
to have any real wisdom about that. God’s wisdom is pure…But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace
loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of
mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. James
3:17. Maybe Paul thought the Corinthians were wise because, in this passage,
they were willing to yield to others…putting up being enslaved. I certainly
strive to be peace loving and through the grace of God have attained a greater
level of gentleness than I had at an earlier time in my life. Does that make me
wise? Certainly it is God’s wisdom that has guided me…and changed my heart. How
do you see God working in your life…giving you His wisdom?
Prayer
~ Lord God, fill us with Your wisdom that we would boast to others about You and
what you are doing in our lives. May those around us be blessed as we yield to
Your grace…more of You and less of us.
© 2016 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT)
unless otherwise noted.
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