The Wisdom (Sophia) and the Knowledge (Gnosis) of God.

O the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and Knowledge of God!  Romans 11:33

There is a delicate balance between the proclamation of truth and the protection of the revealed reality. Jesus said, “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you,” Matthew 7:6.

On the other hand, Jesus said, "The pharisees and the scribes have taken the keys of knowledge (gnosis) and hidden them. They themselves have not entered, nor have they allowed to enter those who wish to. You, however, be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves," Thomas  39, Matthew 23:27.

There is the outer court, the inner court, and the holy of holies. There is the body, the soul, and the spirit. There are hidden spiritual realities and spiritual teachings that are not accessible to the natural man. Ones that because they are hidden are well protected.

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.  Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.  But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned,” 1 Corintians 2:12-14.

Some spiritual mysteries can be seen mirrored in the natural realm. However, when the secret and hidden realities are seen only by comparing spiritual with spiritual, they are not readily discerned by the natural man. There is a hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, the meek and quiet spirit, the pearl of great price, 1 Peter 3:4.

Hidden within in the unseen place, comparing spiritual realities with spiritual realities, are treasures beyond comprehension. 

If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Proverbs 2:4.

Then shalt thou... find the knowledge of God, Proverbs 2:5. 

When Wisdom entereth into thine heart, and Knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Proverbs 2:10.

Then there is an awakening. Arise, Ephesians 5:14.

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it, Proverbs 2:21.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5, 1 Peter 3:4.

"Let him who seeks continue seeking until he finds. When he finds, he will become troubled. When he becomes troubled, he will be astonished, and he will rule over the All," Thomas 2.

Seek -  “that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him, Ephesians 1:17.

There is a new man. 

In Whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, Colossians 2:3.

Joined in matrimony, having “commanded the light to shine out of darkness, (He) hath shined in our hearts, bringing to light the hidden things of darkness, the counsels of the heart, revealing the knowledge of God in the face of Jesus Christ, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6.

With such light, arising from the darkness of our mind, we can find ourselves translated into the kingdom of God’s dear Son, for Christ gives us light, Ephesians 5:14, Colossians 1:12, 13.

Jesus said, "Seek and you will find. Yet, what you asked me about in former times and which I did not tell you then, now I do desire to tell, but you do not inquire after it," Thomas 92.

"The kingdom of the father is like a merchant who had a consignment of merchandise and who discovered a pearl. That merchant was shrewd. He sold the merchandise and bought the pearl alone for himself. You too, seek his unfailing and enduring treasure where no moth comes near to devour and no worm destroys." Thomas 76, Matthew 13:44-46.

 

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