Section 4: Wizardry as Service
In the previous section, we defined what a wizard truly is: a wise one who seeks understanding and applies wisdom in humility. Now we turn to a vital truth: wisdom is not for self-exaltation. Wisdom is for service. A wizard who hoards knowledge for pride or uses it for manipulation is no true wizard. The authentic wizard, like the authentic Christian, uses wisdom to serve others in love.
This service-oriented role is what removes any fear that wizardry might threaten faith. Far from opposing Christianity, the role of a wizard echoes Christ’s own teaching: “The greatest among you shall be your servant” (Matthew 23:11).
Wisdom in Service: The Biblical Pattern
The Bible never presents wisdom as a prize to be hoarded. Instead, wisdom is always oriented toward serving others.
- Solomon’s wisdom was requested not for himself, but so he could govern God’s people justly (1 Kings 3:9). His role as king required service, and wisdom enabled that service.
- Joseph’s wisdom in interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams was not for his own glory, but for saving Egypt and the surrounding nations from famine (Genesis 41:39–57).
- Daniel’s wisdom in Babylon allowed him to guide kings and protect his people, always attributing his insight to God (Daniel 2:27–28).
In each case, wisdom was given not to make someone powerful for their own sake but to equip them to serve others. This is the model for wizardry.
The Wizard as Counselor
One of the key roles of a wizard is to counsel others. People come to the wise not only for knowledge, but for guidance in times of confusion or crisis.
Proverbs 11:14 says: “Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.” Counsel is a gift to communities, and those who offer wise counsel are fulfilling a godly role.
In this way, a wizard resembles the Christian counselor or the pastor—someone who listens deeply, discerns carefully, and offers guidance rooted in wisdom and compassion.
The Wizard as Healer
Throughout history, many who were called wizards were also healers. They studied herbs, remedies, and natural medicine. While some of this was dismissed as superstition, much of it was genuine knowledge that prefigured modern medicine.
Christians can affirm this healing role. Jesus Himself healed the sick and instructed His disciples to do likewise (Matthew 10:8). James 5:14–15 instructs the church to pray for the sick and anoint them with oil. Healing, in Scripture, is always an act of service.
The wizard’s healing work, when understood rightly, is not about mystical manipulation but about using wisdom to restore health and hope. In modern terms, this might be the doctor, nurse, or caregiver who combines knowledge with compassion to serve the suffering.
The Wizard as Teacher
Another service role of the wizard is that of teacher. Wisdom is not meant to be locked away. It is meant to be passed on.
Proverbs 9:9 declares: “Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.” Teaching is central to the spread of wisdom.
In the church, teaching is considered a spiritual gift (Romans 12:7). The teacher equips the body of Christ with knowledge and discernment. Similarly, the wizard is a teacher, offering lessons in thought, reflection, and truth.
The Wizard as Protector
Wisdom also serves to protect. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says: “For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.”
The wizard as protector is not a warrior in the conventional sense, but a guardian of truth and community. By discerning falsehoods, by recognizing dangers, by warning others, the wizard shields people from harm.
This protective role echoes the shepherd’s role in Scripture. Jesus described Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep (John 10:11). A wizard, too, watches over the flock—not to replace the shepherd, but to serve alongside, offering guidance and discernment.
Service, Not Domination
A central distinction must be made: true wizardry is about service, not domination. Sorcery seeks to control others. Wizardry seeks to serve them. The difference is vast.
Jesus warned His disciples against seeking worldly power: “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant” (Matthew 20:25–26).
A wizard who seeks to dominate is no true wizard. Only the wizard who serves embodies wisdom.
Humility as the Heart of Service
Wisdom without humility is dangerous. 1 Corinthians 8:1 warns: “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” True wisdom is not arrogant—it is humble. It recognizes its limits and acknowledges its source in God.
The wizard’s service is therefore marked by humility. He or she does not claim to know everything but offers what has been learned in love. This humility is itself a form of protection, keeping wisdom from becoming prideful or manipulative.
Historical Examples of Wizardly Service
History offers many examples of people who, though not called wizards, embodied this service-oriented wisdom:
- Monastic healers in the Middle Ages preserved knowledge of herbs and medicine, serving their communities with healing.
- Philosophers and theologians like Augustine and Aquinas counseled both rulers and common people with wisdom.
- Christian educators throughout the centuries passed on wisdom to generations of students, equipping them for faithful living.
In each case, wisdom was not for pride but for service. This is the true spirit of wizardry.
The Wizard as a Reflection of Christ’s Servant-Heart
Ultimately, all Christian service points to Christ, who said of Himself: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).
The wizard, rightly understood, reflects this servant-heart. He or she devotes life to wisdom not to stand above others, but to kneel beside them, offering counsel, healing, teaching, and protection.
This alignment with Christ’s model of service is what makes wizardry not a threat but a blessing. A true wizard, like a true disciple, seeks to serve rather than to be served.
Conclusion of Section 4
In this section, we have seen that:
- Wisdom in Scripture is always oriented toward service.
- The wizard serves as counselor, healer, teacher, and protector.
- Service, not domination, defines true wizardry.
- Humility is the heart of wisdom in service.
- History offers many examples of wisdom used in service to others.
- The wizard reflects Christ’s own servant-heart.
When defined in this way, wizardry is not an enemy of Christianity but an embodiment of its call to wisdom and service. The wizard, far from being a rival, is a servant in the model of Christ, using wisdom to love God and neighbor.