1Cor 3:18 | MHM | STEP | Humility Prescribed Paul advises the Corinthians to be humble and not to think too highly of themselves. He warns them that pride and confidence in human wisdom are dangerous. These attitudes lead to divisions and problems in the church. True wisdom comes from God, and those who want to be truly wise must be willing to admit their need for God’s teaching. Paul encourages the believers to put aside pride and to value the simple truth of the gospel above all the clever words and ideas of the world. v. 18 : Paul says, “Let no man deceive himself.” He warns them not to be fooled by people who pretend to have great knowledge or impressive words. If someone thinks they are wise by worldly standards, they must become “a fool” in order to be truly wise. This means admitting that they need God’s wisdom instead of trusting in their own understanding (1 Corinthians 3:18; Psalm 25:9 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 3:18

Humility Prescribed

Paul advises the Corinthians to be humble and not to think too highly of themselves. He warns them that pride and confidence in human wisdom are dangerous. These attitudes lead to divisions and problems in the church. True wisdom comes from God, and those who want to be truly wise must be willing to admit their need for God’s teaching. Paul encourages the believers to put aside pride and to value the simple truth of the gospel above all the clever words and ideas of the world.

v. 18: Paul says, “Let no man deceive himself.” He warns them not to be fooled by people who pretend to have great knowledge or impressive words. If someone thinks they are wise by worldly standards, they must become “a fool” in order to be truly wise. This means admitting that they need God’s wisdom instead of trusting in their own understanding (1 Corinthians 3:18; Psalm 25:9 ^a).