Wisdom's Demise

1Co 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God

There's much to deduce from this statement. One, apart from God, there is no real wisdom. That would really tick off a lot of 'wise men' if they heard that said. Monks, sages, rabbis, teachers, philosophers, professors, students, disciples... many who claim to be wise - yet unless they are plugged in to God through Jesus they are simply fooling themselves.

Pro 4:7
(7) Wisdom is the main thing; get wisdom, and with all your getting, get understanding.

Pro 8:11
(11) For wisdom is better than jewels, and all delights cannot be compared to it.

Pro 16:16
(16) How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

Jas 1:5
(5) But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask from God, who gives to all freely and with no reproach, and it will be given to him.

So if God is the giver of wisdom, and wisdom is more valuable than jewels, or gold, then maybe it is time to evaluate who or what we are seeking. The stock market is not going to win in the end. The big picture doesn't really include our 401k (which is becoming more obvious every day). And even if we make a million... will it buy us the security we are searching for? Wisdom tells me that God has a plan in action right now, and a government bailout probably isn't going to effect it much, long-term.