I. Introduction: What Is True Wisdom?

• Words of wisdom can come from many places.
• The world has its definition of wisdom, but God’s wisdom is different.

1 Corinthians 3:18-23

II. The Danger of Worldly Wisdom

• Do not deceive yourselves.
• The wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight.
• We all have blind spots.
• Heavenly wisdom calls us to repentance, faith, and surrender.

III. Stop Boasting in Human Leaders

• The Corinthians were divided by their allegiance to different leaders.
• We can also be tempted to boast in people, accomplishments, influence, or worldly success.
• Godly wisdom reminds us that our ultimate confidence belongs in the Lord.
• We are united as one family in Christ.

IV. Everything Is Yours in Christ

• Paul includes the world, life, death, the present, and the future.
• Because of Christ, we do not have to live controlled by anxiety or fear.
• God is both sovereign and good.
• We can trust God even when we do not understand the journey.

Applications

1. Become a Fool

• Be willing to look foolish in the eyes of the world in order to be wise in the eyes of God.
• Speak the truth in love and live faithfully for Christ.

2. Make Sure Your Wisdom Is Actually Wise

• Examine the voices and values shaping your decisions.
• Pursue wisdom that changes not only your choices but also your character.
• Choose honesty, service, grace, generosity, and faithfulness.

3. Everything Is Yours in Christ—Live Like It!

• Trust God with the world, life, death, the present, and the future.
• Remember that God is sovereign and good.
• Live with confidence, hope, and trust because you are of Christ.

Closing Thought

The question is not whether you will be considered foolish—the question is: whose wisdom will you choose to follow?