If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. Ecclesiastes 10:10. The more we conform to earthly things, the more we loose touch with divinity. Then we blunt that needs sharpening. Things may not seem to be working, after trying all avenue. But, have you tried wisdom? The above text says, "wisdom is profitable to direct" that means it can direct our steps into the right path of life. How do we get this wisdom? James 1:5, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." It means, God is the giver of wisdom, and he gives whomever ask of him. Have you ask him? God gives us wisdom through his Word. Example, He said, in Matthew 6:33, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Unfortunately, people want it the other way aroun...
"But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:" 2 Corinthians 4:3