Without the light of Scripture man walks in darkness and perverts the truth. We are unavoidably compelled to submit to its authority and to heed its admonition. In the first place, Scripture teaches that wisdom is a function of righteousness, and righteousness a function of God's law. No other possible basis for wisdom exists. Scripture is adamant on this point.
Man is altogether without any idea of what is truly good.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. On the contrary, unless it takes root in the heart and springs from genuine fidelity to God it is not a Biblical righteousness. The exaltation of their reputation and the dominance of their power would follow as a result of their faithful submission to God's law-order. Wisdom in Scripture is inescapably a property of righteousness. To seek a wisdom apart from God's law is a vain enterprise.