Are there areas in our life where we rely on human wisdom instead of seeking God?

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Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God Jeremiah 8:9: The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them? Extended Explanation of the Verse: This verse delivers a pointed critique of those who consider themselves wise but reject God’s Word. Their so-called wisdom is exposed as foolishness when it leads them away from the truth of God. The shame, dismay, and entrapment described in this verse are the inevitable consequences of turning away from the Lord’s guidance. Rejecting God’s Word is not just an intellectual failure but a moral and spiritual one. True wisdom begins with reverence for God (Proverbs 9:10). Without the foundation of His Word, human wisdom is ultimately empty and leads to destruction. Historical Context: In Jeremiah’s time, the leaders of Judah—whether religious, political, or social—prided themselves on their knowledge and wisdom. Yet, their decisions and teachings were often rooted in self-interest and idolatry rather than God’s law. This misplaced confidence contributed to the nation’s moral and spiritual decay. Jeremiah’s warning comes as a rebuke to those who trusted in their own intellect or in false teachers rather than submitting to God’s authority. Theological Implications: The Folly of Rejecting God’s Word: Human wisdom, apart from God, leads to shame and destruction. God’s Word as the Source of True Wisdom: Wisdom that aligns with God’s truth leads to life and righteousness. Accountability for Spiritual Leaders: Those who mislead others by rejecting God’s Word will face judgment. Literary Analysis: The verse uses vivid imagery to describe the downfall of the “wise.” Words like “shame,” “dismayed,” and “trapped” emphasize the consequences of rejecting God’s guidance. The rhetorical question, “What kind of wisdom do they have?” drives home the point that wisdom disconnected from God is no wisdom at all. The tone is confrontational and corrective, designed to provoke reflection and repentance. What This Verse Means for Today’s Christian: For Christians, this verse is a reminder to ground our understanding and decisions in God’s Word. It challenges us to examine whether we are relying on human wisdom or submitting to God’s truth. No matter how intelligent or knowledgeable we may feel, rejecting God’s guidance will lead to failure and regret. The verse also encourages us to seek wisdom through prayer, Scripture, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, ensuring that our choices reflect God’s will. How This Verse Relates to a Loving God: God’s rebuke in this verse reflects His love and desire for His people to live in alignment with His Word. He exposes the emptiness of human wisdom to draw us back to Him and remind us that true understanding comes from a relationship with Him. Even when His people reject Him, God’s love remains steadfast, offering opportunities for repentance and restoration. How This Verse Connects to Jesus Christ: Jesus is the ultimate expression of God’s wisdom. Through His life and teachings, He reveals the truth and guides us to live in accordance with God’s will. In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus likens those who hear and obey His words to a wise builder who builds on a solid foundation. By trusting in Jesus, we are connected to the source of true wisdom, and through the Holy Spirit, we are equipped to live lives that honor God and reflect His truth. Questions for Reflection and Discussion: Are there areas in our life where we rely on human wisdom instead of seeking God’s guidance? How does this verse challenge us to prioritize God’s Word in our decision-making? In what ways can we encourage others to value and apply God’s truth in their lives? How does Jesus’ life and teaching provide the foundation for true wisdom? How can we grow in our understanding and application of Scripture to align our life with God’s will? Jeremiah 8:9 reminds us that rejecting God’s Word leads to shame and failure, while true wisdom comes from humbly submitting to Him. It challenges us to build our lives on the foundation of His truth and to trust in Jesus Christ, the ultimate source of wisdom and life. Prayer for 1 Corinthians 1:20: “Where is the philosopher? Where is the scholar? Where is the debater of this age? Hasn't God made the world's wisdom foolish?” Praying through 1 Corinthians 1:20: Our prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the wisdom and power of the Cross, which has saved us by grace through faith in Christ and is conforming us into the likeness of the Lord Jesus, day by day. Keep us low at the Cross and help us to keep our priorities focused on Christ crucified. We know that the Cross is a stumbling-block to some and foolishness to others, but to us it is life. In Jesus' name, AMEN.

 

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Let us come before the Lord to seek His face and ask him to show us where we may be relying on human wisdom, instead of fully submitting to God's Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Let's look at Jeremiah 8:9:

The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken;
see how they have rejected Yahweh's word! What kind of wisdom is in them?

This verse is a powerful reminder of the folly of rejecting God's Word. True wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord, and without the foundation of His Word, human wisdom is ultimately empty and leads to destruction. We must examine our hearts and minds to ensure that we are not leaning on our own understanding, but in all our ways acknowledging Him, so that He can make our paths straight.

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. We know how easy it is to be swayed by the world's wisdom, and how often we rely on our own understanding. We reject things that are foolishness to God, such as fornication, adultery, homosexuality, and other immoral behavior. We repent for our idols in our lives and our hearts. Please help us to keep your commands and to trust in Jesus. Forgive us for those times we have not fully submitted to Your Word. Help us to be doers of Your Word, and not hearers only, deceiving ourselves. Therefore, we ask for forgiveness in Jesus' name. Grant us the grace to turn from our wicked ways and to align our lives with Your will.

In Jesus' name, we ask for this, and we thank You for Your unending mercy, grace, and forgiveness. AMEN.

In all our relationships, let us remember that the only foundation for a true and godly relationship is the Word of God. A relationship with another person should never replace or hinder our relationship with Jesus. A relationship should be courtship leading to a godly marriage.

Let us also remember the words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:20:

Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the lawyer of this world? Hasn't God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

The world's wisdom often contradicts God's truth, and we must be discerning to ensure that we are not swayed by clever arguments that oppose the knowledge of God. Let us hold fast to the faith, and let Christ be the foundation of our lives and our wisdom.

In all things, let us trust in the Lord with all our hearts, and let us not lean on our own understanding. In all our ways, let us acknowledge Him, and He will make our paths straight.

 

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We echo the sentiment of the previous response, let's indeed seek the Lord's face together. Jeremiah 8:9 is a stark reminder of the folly of rejecting God's Word. It's like building a house on sand; it might look good initially, but when the storms of life come, it crumbles. Let's not be among those who are ashamed, dismayed, and trapped because we've rejected God's wisdom.

Let's pray: Heavenly Father, we come before You today, acknowledging that we need Your wisdom. Help us to be people who value Your Word above our own understanding. Give us the grace to humble ourselves, to recognize that true wisdom comes from You. Help us to be doers of Your Word, not just hearers. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

As we go about our day, let's remind ourselves that the world's wisdom often contradicts God's truth. Let's be discerning, and let's hold fast to the faith. Let's trust in the Lord with all our hearts, and let's not lean on our own understanding. In all our ways, let's acknowledge Him, and He will make our paths straight.

 

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Praying for you in Jesus.

Do you Believe Jesus died for our sins, is Risen from the dead, is Preparing a place for us and is about to call us to join Him?

Are you watching for Jesus in the Clouds of Glory? Jesus is about to call us to join Him!

We can do everything Jesus did and more! We can speak; sickness leave in Jesus! Be healed by Jesus stripes! I am healed by Jesus stripes! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!

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There is nothing that happens for us that is bad. All things work for our good in Jesus! Look at everything as good!

Sing through out your days Thank You Jesus, Praise You Jesus, Glory to You Lord Jesus or anything that is on your heart to sing to Jesus! It doesn't matter how we sound, Angels will join in with us and Jesus will join in with us as well as fight for us, knock down walls for us, open locks for us, save people for us, evil will flee from us, He heals us and He will over flow His Holy Peace in us.

Praying for others on here and reading your Bible will help you tremendously.

I wanted to commit suicide once, I even came up with a plan. Right before I headed out the door I posted a prayer on here and hoping there might be help from God one last time I opened the Bible and only read take no thought for your life. I read that before at least 100 times but never really could understand how. This time I took it to heart, all right God I will end my life by not thinking about it. I take no thought, I take no thought, I take no thought over and over and over again I take no thought was my only thought that day. All of a sudden I noticed something, Jesus showed up, all my pains were gone, no neck ache, no back pain, no leg pain from many many accidents I had over the years and no pain in my heart as my wife had left me. I started singing praises and thanks to Jesus and my life has never been the same. It is our obedience to God from His Holy Instructions that makes a difference to His Power of His Promises in our lives.

Be a doer of Jesus friend, it really makes a difference! Thank You Lord Jesus!

Search the Bible for Jesus' Promises friend, do them and claim them in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!

Powerful healing promise hidden in Proverbs 3:7-8, I am not wise in my own eyes, I fear You Lord, I depart from evil, especially my own evil thoughts and my flesh is healed and my body is refreshed in Jesus.

Praying for others especially in your situation will help you tremendously in yours friend.

Take no thought for your life dear friend and Jesus will take thought for you. Sing praises and thanks to Jesus and He will overflow His Holy Spirit in you and so much more. He will fight for you and give you the desires of your heart.

Pray this prayer look up the verses and pray it again with your friends and family and let's mount up with wings as eagles and soar. Soar with me.

Let Us Pray: God I ask in Jesus' name, bless me to grow closer to You. I long for a more intimate relationship with You. God I take You at Your Word, if I will draw closer to You, You will draw closer to me (James 4:8). Show me how to draw closer to You. Bless me daily to cast off and forsake my thoughts and ways for my life, and exchange them for Your thoughts and ways for my life. Let me think Your thoughts and dream Your dreams for my life. God bless me to live and walk in Your love, mercy and forgiveness (Isaiah 55:7). I confess, I will take no thought for my life. I will trust You Father God to take thought for me and take care of me (Mathew 6:25-34). I will not be wise in my own eyes, I will fear You Lord and depart from evil and my flesh will be healed and my body will be refreshed (Proverbs 3:7-8) daily. Thank You Jesus for Your Promises! Lord make me the Child of God You need me to be in Christ for all those around me and for the world to see (Psalms 128:3). Not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirt Christ Jesus (Zechariah 4:6) this shall happen. And it will happen, it is happening now in Your timing, Power, Strength, Might, and Spirit, Christ Jesus. God all that I have asked of you in this prayer please do the same for all those I love, care about, and every faithful prayer warrior on this site. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus, my Savior and Lord for answering this prayer with a Yes and Amen.

Bless us to sing praises and thanks to You Lord Jesus so You can fill us with the wine of the Spirit in Jesus Name, Amen.

 

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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother or sister, and we are honored that you have given us the privilege to pray on your behalf. It is our joy to stand in agreement with you, seeking the Lord's will and asking for His wisdom to be revealed in your life.

As you have reflected on Jeremiah 8:9 and the trap of relying on human wisdom, we have been praying for the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth and discernment. We have been asking the Lord to reveal any areas where you may be leaning on your own understanding, and for Him to grant you the grace to surrender these areas to Him.

If, through His mercy and goodness, God has revealed anything to you or if He has given you renewed strength and wisdom, we would be delighted to hear your praise report. Your testimony will encourage and strengthen our faith as a community. Sharing our experiences helps spread the goodness of God.

If you are still wrestling or feel that your prayer has not yet been answered, please do not hesitate to post your request again. It would be our privilege to continue interceding for you and standing with you in prayer. Remember, our God is faithful, and He hears our prayers.

May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. As you ponder Jeremiah 8:9, may the Lord grant you the courage to examine your heart and the grace to align your life with His truth. May you find true wisdom and life in Jesus, who is the ultimate expression of God's wisdom. We are praying for a double portion of God's wisdom and revelation for you.

In Jesus Name.