Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore gets wisdom : and with all thy getting get understanding
Philosophy definition
Love of wisdom or knowledge or deterines what one does and how one behaves
Gnosticisim definition
Jesus is neither man nor god
5 characteristics of gnosticism
1) vein philosophy based on mans reasoning powers and tradition2) deceptive3) his followers practice voluntary humanility 4) they worship angels5) vein outward show man enjoys everything that draws attention to himself
Voluntary humility
Outward action in a vein attemot to impress others
Examples of voluntary humility
Cults sacrifice there followersSatanismPeople who wearthings naming and stating that they are christiansSacrafice themselvesInflict pain upon themselves
Key words
Gnosis- knowledgeEpignosis- fullness of knowledge
True christianity 4
Fullness of knowledge is christ Fullness of knowledge is not human wisdomFullness of knowledge is not merely intelligenceFullness of knowledge cannot obtain through human effort
Wisdom is personified... a person
Prov 8 - more than an attribute- a person'John 1:1 - jesus is with god= face to facePs 16:3 - jesus( a person) delights in his child