March 27, 2014
Real wisdom seems in short supply these days. There are plenty of daily decisions that seem anything but wise, except by those who make them. Often, these seemingly unwise decisions are merely clever tricks by powerful and influential people to better advance their careers and position in life. But, their days are numbered.
“For it is written, ‘I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I WILL SET ASIDE.' " (1 Corinthians 1:19)
"For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe." (1 Corinthians 1:21)
The heart of what we might call “divine foolishness” is the message about the cross.
"For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." (1 Corinthians 1:22-24)
Kings reign triumphantly. They don’t die as common criminals, to then be buried in a borrowed grave. Such is the offense of the King of Kings. His resurrection from the dead is the ultimate triumph, but the fact of His death in the first place is a major stumbling block to many. And yet, the divine foolishness of this fact becomes the power of God for salvation to all who believe.
Those who have received and embraced this “foolish” truth have become far wiser than the most learned person in the world.
The heart of what we might call “divine foolishness” is the message about the cross.
"For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." (1 Corinthians 1:22-24)
Kings reign triumphantly. They don’t die as common criminals, to then be buried in a borrowed grave. Such is the offense of the King of Kings. His resurrection from the dead is the ultimate triumph, but the fact of His death in the first place is a major stumbling block to many. And yet, the divine foolishness of this fact becomes the power of God for salvation to all who believe.
Those who have received and embraced this “foolish” truth have become far wiser than the most learned person in the world.
As is always the case, the world system places little priority on that which is of greatest value in the mind and plan of God. We who have become wise through simple faith in His “foolish” plan are subject to ridicule. Regardless, let us stand strong in that true wisdom, and freely extend it to others who see beyond the foolishness of this age.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
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