Today we hear more of Jeremiah's struggle against false prophets. Just like in this day, the false message is what people desire to hear, even though the truth is actually better for us and much better for our preparation. This is an often quoted verse, and I think it good to bear in mind that it was spoken NOT to the Jews left behind in Israel's land, but to the exiles in Babylon:
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12In those days when you pray, I will listen.
Following the path of wisdom is the way of common sense, and that leads one to avoid reckless sin of all kinds. It is better to follow the example of godly men.
In 1 Corinthians 8 Paul began his explanation about whether Christians can eat left over meat from sacrifices to idols. To me it is another sign of inspiration and God-given wisdom that Paul did not just give a rule to answer this question. Christians who have ‘superior wisdom’ sometimes need to give up their rights for the sake of not causing their brothers and sisters to fall or be tempted. And that leads Paul to talk of the rights he and Barnabas have given up for the Gospel.
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