In today’s world, technology is advancing at an incredible pace. From AI supercomputers to human-driven innovations, society prides itself on intelligence and progress. But what happens when wisdom is sought apart from God? The Bible warns of this very thing in Romans 1:22:
“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.”
This verse is a powerful reminder that human wisdom without God is ultimately foolishness. We see this throughout history—great empires rise and fall, scientific advancements promise solutions yet lead to moral confusion, and society chases knowledge while rejecting the truth of God.
The Tower of Babel is a perfect biblical example of what happens when mankind seeks to elevate itself without God. Like the builders of Babel, many today place their faith in science, technology, and intelligence without acknowledging the Creator. The results? Confusion, division, and the unraveling of society.
Let’s break down the deep spiritual truth of Romans 1:22 and why the only true wisdom comes from God alone.
The Folly of Human Wisdom
The world promotes self-reliance, scientific achievements, and philosophical reasoning as the ultimate sources of truth. But the Bible warns against trusting in human knowledge apart from God:
- The ancient Greeks prided themselves on philosophy but failed to recognize the wisdom of Christ.
- The Pharisees had knowledge of the law but lacked true understanding.
- Today, many trust in AI, supercomputers, and technology, yet they are more lost than ever.
As Romans 1:22 declares, those who reject God’s truth in pursuit of their own wisdom become blind to reality. The world chases knowledge but ignores the ultimate source of wisdom—Jesus Christ.
Biblical Wisdom vs. Worldly Intelligence
There’s a difference between human intelligence and godly wisdom.
- Human wisdom is limited, ever-changing, and full of error.
- Godly wisdom is eternal, unshakable, and leads to life.
Proverbs 9:10 tells us:
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
Mankind, in its arrogance, builds towers of knowledge, thinking it can reach the heavens. But without God, even the tallest tower will crumble.
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“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.” — Romans 1:22
We live in a world that chases knowledge but denies truth. The wisdom of man is nothing compared to the wisdom of God. No amount of scientific discoveries, AI advancements, or philosophical debates can replace the truth of Jesus Christ.
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