Quotes about Wisdom
By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.
— 1 Corinthians 3:10
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.
— 1 Corinthians 3:18
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
— 1 Corinthians 3:19
And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”
— 1 Corinthians 3:20
Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,
— 1 Corinthians 3:21
Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.
— 1 Corinthians 4:6
We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
— 1 Corinthians 4:10
Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases?
— 1 Corinthians 6:2
So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church?
— 1 Corinthians 6:4
I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?
— 1 Corinthians 6:5
“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.
— 1 Corinthians 6:12
I say this as a concession, not as a command.
— 1 Corinthians 7:6