For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength.
1 Corinthians 1: 18-25
1 Corinthians 1: 18-25
posted by kara dee. at 4:59 PM
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Wow, what an intense passage of scripture! That last verse especially spoke volumes to me! "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength." God is ultimate in power, wisdom, and love . . . I even sometimes find myself having a bit of difficulty wrapping my mind around the idea of God being so awesome and great!
That's a wonderful passage! I think it goes hand-in-hand with Romans 9. The underlying thought being that God is sovereign and omnipotent. And who are we to talk back to God? Our wisdom is foolishness to God. This passage also refers to the gospel as being foolishness to those who are being saved. Such truth lies in this because everyday I see people who think that I am a fool for believeing in Jesus. Today I got told to open my mind, meaning I have a closed mind. And I do have a closed mind. When I discovered the truth of the gospel - the power of God and the wisdom of God - I closed my mind to all other options. A judge that receives 100% certainty on a case closes the case for good and doesn't open it again. The same way I have closed the case on the gospel. It is not foolishnessfor us , rather it is the power of God for us who are being saved.
Sometimes I find myself being what the world is saying to do, be open to all options. And although I have made my desition, I feel like I have to be curdious to others who haven't. And I should be curdious, but to a point. God's word IS the truth. There is no other truth. I should look like I'm foolish to those who don't know God because I have God's wisdom, not the worlds (although, like I said, I catch myself having the worlds wisdom and ways sometimes).
I like your comment Braden, however irrelevant to the topic it is, about all of man's scientific discoveries being divine revelation. And Kara...you spell just like your brother!!! In case your curious as to why:
decision
courteous (curdious seems kind of cheesy :))
and it's college!!! Not collage (which is a poster comprised of a mixture of images)
:) :) :) :)
Yeah, just expanding on what you guys are saying: I also feel like I need to be a bit openminded, but I still need to have a closed mind when it comes to knowing that God's word is the only truth. I think it's important to stand firm on the foundation of my Rock and to be able to know the differences between the truths of God and the lies of this world...just so I may be able to have my mind somewhat open to learn of the ways the world (and the way some of my present and/or future friends) think, but still be firm in my faith.
P.S. Hope this makes sense. I'm not sure if I'm saying this all in the right words, but I'm sure you guys understand me.
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haha josh. that's hilarious. kara, i'm sorry . . . i still love you.
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Gaaaaa!!!! I can't take it anymore. I'm going to Turkey. Why? I don't excactly know. but I'm going.
my excuse: I was scarrd as a child and was always busy pealing peanuts out of their shells to make enough money for my family to eat...and I was in a hurry and was just trying to get my thoughts all in one place, not worried about little things called 'letters' that don't make my world go round. :)# haha! that smiley face has a gotee!
Kara - That is an awesome piece of scripture! That is yet another confirmation of what I know God wants me to do. Peach the Gospel. Every person I pass on the sidewalk needs Christ. Every person living in darkness needs hope. There are too many out there living completely meaningless lives - trying to satisfy themselves with the twisted lies of the devil.
I was discouraged last night because I felt like I needed to share with almost every stranger I saw. I had a message that they needed to hear - and out of the about 10 people I felt God leading me to, I only talked to 3.
That kills me. I struggle so much with just doing it. Instead of doing it I can tend to shrink back, thinking nothing will come of the effort I put in.
But that is a lie of Satan.
Last night, 2 of the three people I talked to were Christians - so I just encouraged them.
THE OTHER MAN I TALKED TO SHOWED (I think) THE MOST INTEREST IN THE BIBLE AND GOD THAT I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED WITH SOMEONE I WITNESSED HAVE TO.
He asked soooo many questions, and we talked for at least 15 minutes - just in the SUPERSTORE parking lot! I had a Bible, so I gave it to him, and he was so interested that I'm sure he will come to my church soon.
PLEASE PRAY THAT HE WILL.
This is what God has been teaching me lately:
A little work goes a long way. A little work to plant a seed, a little daily work to weed and water it and it will grow.
(Often the only thing we can do is pray - GOd is the one who makes things grow - but prayer can often be one of the hardest things to do regularly)
Jesus is calling:
"The Harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few, ask the Lord of the harvest therefore to send workers out into the harvest field."
Will you be willing to put a little effort in to invest the "coins" God has given you?
NOBODY is perfect.
In fact EVERY ONE OF US IS COMPLETELY UNPERFECT!!!!!!!!!"
To God's Glory he loves to work through those who depend on him.
So let us thank and praise God for our weaknesses. Let us BOAST of our weaknesses:
I AM HORIBel AT SPELING!!!!!!!!
HURRAY!!!!
HALLALUJAH!!!!!!!
The grace of God is simply amazing.
thanx Jonathan, that's exactley what I needed to hear right now! And you're amazing for talking to people like that. I'm doing good if i talk to a non christian about God once a week. I've really been struggling with the thought lately that if we, as christians, really and earnestly belive that Jesus could come at any moment, why in the world am I sitting at my computer right now typing instead of yelling in the streets like a maniac! It's crazy, I know, but it's true. We could be saving lives! And how are non christians sapposed to belive us if WE don't act like we belive it with all our hearts. I dont want all those unsaved people on my chest when I stand before the Creator and Judge.
I will be praying!
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