A man in his natural, fallen state cannot believe and therefore will not believe even if it helps himself.
The world will gladly receive us and cast away just as quickly. Only Jesus has promised to never cast us out.
Rather than doing the right thing, wicked people will do anything they can to maintain their standing before men and improve their worldly position. Their “wisdom” is not a godly one. It is a form of pride and self-justification.
John, Chapter ten is the New Testament version of Psalm 23. Jesus is the LORD. Jesus is our Shepherd. Jesus makes us to dwell in safety forever!