Vance said:
But John, those verses are the last resort of those who know they can not argue their point. Yes, they are all true, God's wisdom is greater than ours and the comparison is not even close. But it still completely begs the question of point at issue. How do you know that YOUR wisdom (being your interpretation of God's Word) is more correct than any other Christian's wisdom?
When you say: "God's wisdom is greater than ours and the comparison is not even close". That was the point I was trying to make. Now you want to know: "How do you know that YOUR wisdom is more correct than any other Christian's wisdom?"
How much time do you have for me to explain this to you? If it were my wisdom, then it would be human wisdom that you say does not even come close to God's wisdom. So, the wisdom I seek after is not man's wisdom, but God's wisdom. The Bible says, we can have the mind of Christ. Actually we can have the mind that Adam and Eve had, before they fell into sin and fell from the grace of God. Jesus came to restore us to our rightful place with God.
Philip. 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,
1 Cor. 2:16 But we have the mind of Christ.
The Mind of Christ
1. A mind of divine love 2. A mind of peace 3. An anointed mind 4. A praying mind 5. A fasting mind 6. A mind of faith 7. A mind that glorified God 8. A mind of compassion 9. An obedient mind 10. A trusting mind 11. A mind free of all condemnation 12. A mind of full assurance 13. A happy mind 14. A contented mind 15. A tempted mind 16. A mind acquainted with grief and sorrows 17. A mind that wept 18. A magnanimous mind 19. A forgiving mind 20. A serving mind 21. A pure mind 22. A mind of truth 23. A sober mind 24. A resurrected mind 25. A longsuffering mind 26. A mind of prophecy 27. A Holy Ghost mind 28. A believing mind 29. A mind of the nine fruits of the Spirit 30. A mind accepting 9 gifts of the Spirit 31. A mind that feels the need of the Holy Ghost for all people 32. A born new mind 33. A mind of Calvary 34. A mind of Bible Pentecost 35. A mind of one accord with the Father 36. A mind of unity with the Holy Spirit 37. A sacrificial mind 38. A sanctified mind 39. A mind God can reason with 40. A mind with the whole armor of God 41. A made up mind 42. A thankful mind* 43. A mind of holiness 44. A mind that blessed 45. A mind to do God's work 46. A mind of God's wisdom 47. A mind dwelling on the right kind of thoughts 48. A mind with the love bridle 49. A mind of tender mercy 50. A mind of goodness 51. A mind of kindness 52. A mind knowing the will of God 53. A mind God could use as His very own 54. A mind of courage 55. A mind of boldness 56. A mind of hope 57. A Word mind 58. A divine blood mind 59. A mind of divine knowledge 60. A stable mind 61. A consecrated mind 62. A mind of endurance 63. A dedicated mind 64. A mind of encouragement 65. A mind of fellowship 66. A willing mind 67. A perfect mind 68. A working mind (#140)BB 69. A mind connected with heaven 70. A mind God could use all the time 71. A mind to fulfill His divine mission 72. A victorious mind 73. An all-conquering mind 74. A gentle mind 75. A mind with the conversation of heaven 76. A wonderful mind 77. An understanding mind 78. A steadfast mind 79. A mind of joy 80. A Spirit-filled mind 81. A praising mind 82. A grace mind 83. A mind of freedom 84. A mind of living water 85. A mind of unbelievable kindness 86. A grateful mind 87. An on time mind* 88. A spiritual mind 89. A thoughtful mind 90. A soul-wining mind to sow and reap 91. An eternal life mind 92. A healing mind 93. A miracle mind 94. An obedient mind 95. A mind of determination 96. A divine blood mind 97. A mind completely surrendered 98. A mind of honor 99. A perfect mind like the first Adam 100. A mind just like the heavenly Father 101. A sound mind* 102. A mind of power 103. A made up mind 104. A mind with the right attitudes (#134) 105. A patient mind 106. An unshakable mind 107. A mind of compassion 108. A mind with the six spiritual senses 109. The Eden mind with holy physical senses 110. A gracious mind 111. A quick mind 112. A watching mind 113. A mind of pure light 114. A lovely mind 115. A submissive mind 116. A waiting mind 117. A mind of zeal to do God's work 118. A mind of heaven's courage 119. A peculiar mind 120. An alert mind 121. An honest mind 122. A mind of humility 123. A mind of a good report 124. A mind of complete self control 125. A mind without spot 126. A mind without wrinkles, blemishes or any such thing 127. A "boastless" mind 128. A mind to respect each person* 129. A renewed mind 130. A mind of righteousness 131. A mind stayed on the Lord 132. A mind that pleased God 133. The Eden mind 134. A blessed mind of the Beatitudes (#104) 135. A mind with the divine blood shield 136. An exciting mind 137. A mind of blood happiness 138. A mind without any guile 139. An overcoming mind 140. A working mind (#68) 141. A mind of all the promises of God
As far as being more correct than others: Everyone is one in Christ.
Ephes. 1:9-10
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: [10] That in the dispensation of the fulness of times
he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
Ephes. 4:4-6
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; [5] one Lord, one faith, one baptism; [6] one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
Philip. 2:2
fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love,
being of one accord, of one mind.
We are to be of one mind. Now whos mind do you think that is, my mind, your mind? Nope, the mind of Christ.
Now, if that is not enough for you, I will give you the garment we are to wear, our robe of righteousness. As in without spot, blemish or wrinkle.
Put on the garments of:
Blood
Salvation
Love
Faith
Peace
Joy
Long-suffering
Gentleness
Goodness
Meekness
Humility
Self control
Sacrifice
Steadfastness
Hope
Serving
One mind (no fussing)
Sincerity
Perseverance
Grace
Obedience
Blessings untold
Gladness
Determination
Wisdom
Knowledge
Dedication
Consecration
Sobriety
Deep thoughts
An understanding heart
Separation from everything that Jesus was separated from
Truth
Full assurance
Complete trust
His will to do all of His will
Knowing what all the will of God is
Being on time, i.e.: Gods time
Prayer
Fasting
Hunger and thirst for the Holy Ghost
I will! I can!
To run after Jesus because He is drawing on you
Godly fear with honor and respect
Holy boldness
Miracle power
Healing power
Calvarys compassion
An obedient life
Holiness
Righteousness
Contentment
Waiting upon the Lord
Encouragement to your own heart
Pleasing God by using the garment of faith
Reality of God
Reality of Jesus
Reality of the Holy Ghost
Every time these anointings are given out, it is another garment for you to wear, saith the Lord.
Freedom and liberty
Witness (live your witness, dont just talk it)
Being an example of a true believer (live, walk, speak in truth0
Talents
Being led by the Spirit and the Spirit only
Inspiration
Revelation
Pentecostal fire
Purity of God
Honesty
Good report
Meditation on the Word
Sanctification
Fire of the Holy Ghost
Strength
Holy conversation
The whole armor of God
Kindness
Brotherly love
Unity of the Spirit till we all come into unity
Sound doctrine
Blamelessness
Hospitality
Sound speech
Perfection
Justification
Watchfulness
To fight or war against the devil
Godliness
The six spiritual senses
Reconciliation
Forgetting the past
Light, no darkness at all
Harmlessness
Forgiveness
Fullness of Christ
Fullness of the Godhead