Today I bring to your attention the different kinds of wisdom (broadly) as revealed in the scriptures. There are broadly three kinds of wisdom which are: The wisdom of men, the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. Paul declared in 1 Corinthians 2:4, "And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power". This communication gives you a clue on the operations of the wisdom of men. The wisdom of men prides itself in human and natural abilities, earthly experiences and traditions of men. It is revealed in words which are used to entice people and if embraced they do lure many into destruction. This wisdom is also called the wisdom of words (1Cor 1:17). The wisdom of the world on the other hand, while closely related to the wisdom of men, is heavily characterized with sensual, worldly and satanic influences and manifestations. This wisdom is inspired by the god of this world, Satan. It is Satan's character in demonstration. This is the wisdom in operation when you see wicked and selfish behaviors of people. James 3:14-17 NIV describes this wisdom saying, "But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, and demonic".

The last kind of wisdom is the wisdom of God. The wisdom of God, also known as the wisdom from above, is Jesus Christ in action in and through you. It is divine sagacity. It is the divine insight into the will and purposes of God. It involves discernment, good and righteous judgment and corresponding actions that reveal the character of God. James 3:17 elucidates this wisdom by saying, "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". God wants you to operate in this wisdom because you exist to manifest Christ.