Foolish Wisdom - 1Cor. 1:27-29

"God deliberately chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise... so that no one can ever boast in the presence of God." 1Cor. 1:27-29

I used to think the whole idea of God choosing the "foolish things of the world" to exhibit the true power and message of Christ was just his way of being contrary -- to do something opposite what the world expects "just because he could." But now I understand that there was actually a very practical purpose: "... so no one could boast in the presence of God." That NO aspect of human wisdom, knowledge or power gains a person anything -- it MUST be recognized that there is absolutely NOTHING without Christ. And we cannot in any way earn it, he has to give it. It is again, us having to give up on any reliance on ourselves, and turn to God for everything "...only boast in what the Lord has done."

Jesus, crucify daily, any thoughts I have of self-importance apart from you.

Today's reading: Job 33; 1Cor. 1-3