Wisdom Far From Me

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The sermon, drawn from Ecclesiastes 7:23–29, centers on the profound humility that true wisdom must inspire, revealing that even the wisest man, Solomon, found wisdom to be beyond full comprehension, underscoring the infinite depth of God's knowledge and the resulting need for continual dependence on Him. It exposes the human condition as inherently fallen—originally created upright by God, yet corrupted by rebellion, as humanity's persistent pursuit of self-invented ways leads to folly, wickedness, and spiritual blindness. The text warns vividly against sexual immorality, portraying the seductress not as a condemnation of women, but as a symbol of the destructive power of sin that ensnares the soul, with escape found only in a heart devoted to pleasing God. Ultimately, the sermon roots all human folly in original sin, affirming that the root of human misery lies not in God's design, but in humanity's rejection of divine order and embrace of self-made schemes, which only Christ, the true way, can redeem. The message calls for repentance, humility, and a life of faithful pursuit of God, trusting in His grace to overcome the corruption of the heart and to lead believers into lasting, eternal wisdom.