The Wisdom of Christ Leads to Life. When was the last time you made a decision that felt wise, but turned out wrong?
We’ve all been there. The world is filled with advice, opinions, and strategies that promise success, happiness, and freedom. But not all wisdom is created equal. Some lead us straight into confusion, burnout, or regret.
In a world obsessed with being right, sounding smart, and doing what “works,” Jesus offers a different path that doesn’t sound wise but proves itself over time. In Luke 7:35, He reminds us that real wisdom is recognised by what it produces.
So what kind of fruit is your life bearing?
Let’s explore the difference between the world’s wisdom and the wisdom that leads to life.
The Wisdom of Christ Leads to Life
“But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.” – Luke 7:35 (NASB1995)
Jesus spoke these words to a generation that criticised both Him and John the Baptist. They accused John of being too rigid and Jesus of being too free. But Jesus didn’t argue with them, He just pointed to the fruit.
Real wisdom, He said, is proven right by what it produces and that principle still holds today.
True wisdom isn’t about sounding profound, quoting Scripture impressively, or appearing spiritual. It’s about what your life produces.
- Does it bear fruit?
- Is it leading you and others toward God?
The Wisdom of Christ vs. The Wisdom of the World
There’s a stark difference between worldly wisdom and the wisdom that comes from Christ.
“This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.” – James 3:15–16 (NASB1995)
Worldly wisdom is self-centered. It glorifies ambition, independence, and pride. It measures success by appearance, applause, and accumulation. But Christ-centered wisdom flows from the fear of the Lord and leads to peace, humility, and holiness.
- The world says: “Trust yourself. Build your brand. Chase what makes you happy.”
- Jesus says: “Deny yourself. Follow Me. Lose your life for My sake—and you’ll find it.” (Luke 9:23–24)
The world promises comfort now but Jesus offers joy forever.
Are We Living by His Wisdom?
It’s one thing to believe in God’s wisdom. It’s another to live by it.
Ask yourself:
- Are your decisions grounded in Scripture, or driven by impulse or fear?
- Do you regularly seek God’s voice through prayer, or rely mostly on human reasoning?
- Is your life producing the fruit of wisdom like peace, righteousness, love, and obedience?
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits…” – James 3:17 (NASB1995)
Wisdom is not passive; it is active. It shows up in how we speak, respond, plan, and live. For instance, it guides us in how we handle conflict at work or manage our finances.
Choosing the Wisdom That Leads to Life
God’s wisdom is available to us for both church decisions and every part of life. These include relationships, finances, parenting, work, and ministry.
To walk in it:
- Immerse yourself in the Word. Let Scripture shape your values, priorities, and plans.
- Pray for discernment. Don’t move without asking God first. He promised to give wisdom generously (James 1:5).
- Evaluate by the fruit. Does your decision bring peace or confusion? Does it deepen your love for Christ or distract from Him?
True wisdom draws you closer to the Lord and brings clarity and conviction. Worldly wisdom move you further away from God and brings confusion and compromise.
Your Challenge for This Week
Make it personal. This week, don’t just admire God’s wisdom, apply it.
- Seek God’s wisdom in one major decision. Pause and pray. Go to Scripture. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead.
- Reject any voice that contradicts God’s truth. Even if it sounds smart or popular, if it doesn’t align with Christ, let it go.
- Let your life prove His wisdom. Make one visible choice this week that reflects trust in Jesus’ way, even if it goes against the grain.
Final Thought:
“All her children vindicate wisdom.”
Jesus, while defending Himself also defined what real wisdom looks like. It bears fruit. It leads to life. And it always brings us closer to God.
Choose the wisdom that leads to life: Choose Jesus.