It was made plain to him that his wisdom, in every respect, would depend upon a faithful adherence to God's word. Man opted for disobedience and as a result has reaped the consequences of the loss of true wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Yet Scripture is clear when it claims that God determined, from before the foundations of the earth, to deliver and redeem man from the death he has so justly deserved as a result of his rebellion against God's will. This program of redemption was announced at the beginning and unfolded gradually in the course of man's history. At its core stands the calling and formation of a people who will learn to call on God's name and once again proceed to base all of life on the solid foundation of His word.
Scripture claims to be that word.
The recovery of sound wisdom, knowledge and understanding is conditioned upon the faithful response to its message and obedience to its truth alone. 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.