Human Wisdom vs. God's Wisdom

Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”

I Corinthians 3:19 “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.”

One of the greatest dangers in building a life is trusting what seems right instead of what is right.

Human wisdom often feels logical, reasonable, and convincing and even comfortable, especially when it aligns with our emotions, experiences, or cultural norms. But Scripture warns us that what appears right to the natural mind can ultimately lead to destruction.

Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way which seems right to mankind and appears straight before him; But at the end of it is the way of death.”

Human intellect is not evil, but it is limited. It can gather information, analyze patterns, and solve problems. Yet intellect alone cannot produce truth, direction, or life apart from God.

Without divine wisdom, even the best reasoning can lead us away from God’s will and His ways rather than toward it. God’s wisdom operates on a higher plane. What the world applauds, God may reject. What seems foolish to man, God often uses to accomplish His purposes. This is why Scripture declares that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. Heaven does not consult human opinion before establishing truth.

I Corinthians 1:27-29 “But God chose the foolish things of the world to expose the wise and He chose the weak things of the world to expose the strong.”

When we rely solely on our own understanding, we risk building on unstable ground. But when we submit our thinking to God’s Word, our lives are aligned with eternal truth. God’s wisdom guards us from deception, preserves us from error, and leads us into abundant life.

True wisdom begins when we acknowledge our need for God—and choose His will and ways over our own.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs 16:25

Building by His Wisdom,
Pastor Sheila