Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Two Kinds of Wisdom

In what did the apostle say he would have us wise, and in what simple? BR-ASI9 402.15

“I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.” Romans 16:19. BR-ASI9 402.16

How many kinds of wisdom are there? BR-ASI9 402.17

“Howbeit we speak of wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, . . . but we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory.” 1 Corinthians 2:6, 7. BR-ASI9 402.18

How is worldly wisdom regarded by God? BR-ASI9 403.1

“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.” 1 Corinthians 3:19. BR-ASI9 403.2

What is the character of that wisdom which comes from God? BR-ASI9 403.3

“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” James 3:17. BR-ASI9 403.4

What wisdom are the Scriptures able to give? BR-ASI9 404.1

“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:15. BR-ASI9 404.2