Wisdom

There are two sorts of wisdom in the world. There is civil wisdom and prudence for the managing of daily affairs, and there is the ability to learn and produce art and literature. But god rejects both these as of no use at all in the work which true wisdom intends to accomplish (1 Cor. 1:19-20). There is no true wisdom or knowledge apart from the knowledge of God (Jer. 8:9). True wisdom and knowledge are shut up in Jesus Christ. He alone is 'the true light which gives light to every man who comes into the world' (John 1:9). He who does not come to Christ walks in darkness.

John Owen, Communion With God, P. 78-79