1. God's secret wisdom (6-10)

God's secret wisdom cannot be understood by people who love the world. God's secrets are for those who love him. The long-hidden secret is that God loves the world and sent his Son to die for the sins of all people (Eph 3:6). If the worldly rulers had known this, they would not have crucified Jesus. God gives his Spirit to those who receive his love and forgiveness, and who love him.

2. The spiritual man (11-16)

God reveals his wisdom to us by his Spirit, so that we can live according to God's word (Dt 29:29). We cannot understand the things of God by worldly wisdom. God gives us his Spirit so that we may know his heart and mind and understand the gospel. The spiritual man is the one who has the mind of Christ. He can see things from God's point of view. Worldly people judge everything by their pragmatic human wisdom. We must not let the criticism and misunderstanding of worldly people move us.

Application: Lord, help me to grow in my love for you, and give me the mind of Christ.
One Word: Love God; have the mind of Christ