Wisdom From God
The wisest person in the world is the one who knows the most about God and realizes that the answer to creation and life and eternity is a theological answer.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of a high view of God's eternity over the fleeting answers provided by modern science and technology. He argues that while science may extend our physical lives, it cannot provide the ultimate purpose or meaning of existence, which is found in a relationship with God. Tozer asserts that true wisdom comes from understanding God's nature and the eternal truths revealed in Scripture. He encourages believers to value the eternal over the temporal and to recognize their unique understanding of life's purpose. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a return to theological answers as the foundation for understanding creation and existence.
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The thinking of our generation often reflects a willingness to exchange a high view of God's eternity for a short-term concept called "here and now." Technology is presumed to be paramount but the answers science gives us are short-term answers. The scientists may be able to keep us alive for a few extra years but believing Christians know some things that Einstein did not know! For instance, we know why we are here. We can say why we were born. We also know what we believe about the value of things eternal. We are thankful that we have found the promise from the God of all grace that deals with the long-term and the eternal.
We belong to a company of the plain people who believe the truth revealed in the Bible.
Actually, the wisest person in the world is the person who knows the most about God; the person who realizes that the answer to creation and life and eternity is a theological answer-not a scientific answer!
Sermon Outline
- I. The Limitations of Human Thinking
- A. Exchanging eternity for the 'here and now'
- B. The short-term focus of science and technology
- II. The Superiority of Theological Knowledge
- A. Knowing the purpose of life and creation
- B. Believing in the value of eternal things
- III. The Promise of God's Grace
- A. Dealing with the long-term and eternal
- B. Belonging to a community of believers
Key Quotes
“The wisest person in the world is the person who knows the most about God; the person who realizes that the answer to creation and life and eternity is a theological answer-not a scientific answer!” — A.W. Tozer
“We are thankful that we have found the promise from the God of all grace that deals with the long-term and the eternal.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We should prioritize theological knowledge over scientific answers to understand the purpose of life and creation.
- Believing in the value of eternal things can give us a sense of purpose and belonging.
- We should focus on the long-term and eternal, rather than just the short-term and 'here and now'.