Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom--but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. Cross References Psalm 146:4 When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish. Matthew 13:22 The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. 1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 1 Corinthians 1:28 He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, 1 Corinthians 2:8 None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 1 Corinthians 3:1 Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly--as infants in Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, 2 Corinthians 4:3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. Ephesians 4:13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. Philippians 3:15 All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well. Colossians 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil. Hebrews 6:1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God, James 3:15 Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. Treasury of Scripture However, we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nothing: them. 1 Corinthians 14:20 Job 1:1 Psalm 37:37 not. 1 Corinthians 2:1,13 1 Corinthians 1:18,19 Luke 16:8 of the. 1 Corinthians 2:8 Job 12:19,21 Psalm 2:1-6 come. 1 Corinthians 1:28 Psalm 33:10 |