1 Corinthians 3:19

17 If anyone¹ defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.

Avoid Worldly Wisdom

18 ^aLet no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.

19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, ^a“He catches the wise in their own craftiness”;

20 and again, ^a“The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.”

21 Therefore let no one boast in men. For ^aall things are yours:

22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come—all are yours.

23 And ^ayou are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.

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What Does 1 Corinthians 3:19 Mean?

1 Corinthians 3:19

As wise as we might think we are, our light is not even a candle compared to what God's light is like. His light shines like the sun. Our wisdom is barely a flicker. So we do well not to think that we are smarter than God in any way.

Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Preventing Deception

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