GOD gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. ~ (Daniel 2:21)

God gives wisdom to those who are wise enough to know how important it is, and seek Him for it.  If you are striving for excellence, it takes discernment to know that you can reach the top if God is on your side, while others are struggling to make it.

It is good to be hardworking, but wisdom is what catapults you to greatness.  James 1:5 says wisdom is ours for the taking.  Ask God for it; He will give it to you.

GOD chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise. ~ (1 Corinthians 1:27)

God puts those who are wise in the eyes of the world aside, and chooses those who are considered foolish for His work.  Worldly wisdom is not sufficient to understand the things of God. Besides, it pleases God to save those who believe in Him by what the world terms 'foolish'.  Salvation and all it stands for will always be foolish to those who are following the path of destruction. 

Likewise, God does not like it when we boast in our strength, wisdom, resources and abilities to do His work. It is His work! This is why any task He gives to you will be completed. If you are proud, sensual, overly ambitious, and covetous, it is doubtful that you would be an instrument in the hands of God.