Wise men Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““And babes are as capable of knowing these things as the wise and prudent; and they are often hid from these when they are revealed to those: 1 Cor. i. 26, 27, “For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world…” Secondly,””
About This Quote
Source Bible: 1 Corinthians 1:26-27, New Testament
True wisdom and calling are not limited to the educated or powerful; God often chooses the humble and seemingly foolish.
In simple terms: God chooses the humble over the powerful.
Key Takeaway
Value humility and openness to divine purpose.
Themes
humility
spiritual calling
divine wisdom
social status
faith
purpose
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
biblical
theological
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal discernment
- community service
- teaching
- mission work
Key Concepts
theology
divine election
spiritual insight
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility influence your sense of purpose?
- In what ways can the "foolish" be a source of strength?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overlook the value of knowledge and experience in leadership.
![“But it is doubtless true, and evident from [the] Scriptures, that the essence of all true religion lies in holy love; and that in this divine affection, and an habitual disposition to it, and that light which is the foundation of it, and those things which are the fruits of it, consists the whole…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fd/jonathan-edwards-770_affection_but-it-is-doubtless-true-and-evident-fro_82879.jpg)
