The Wisdom of God
For the word 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, AND THE UNDERSTANDING OF THOSE WHO HAVE UNDERSTANDING, I WILL CONFOUND.”
Where is the wise person? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 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. For the foolishness of God is wiser than mankind, and the weakness of God is stronger than mankind.
-- 1 Corinthians 1:18–25
Reflection
In the world's wisdom Jesus and those who follow him are fools.
But the Gospel calls the world's wisdom foolishness.
What would it cost me to be a fool like Jesus?
-- John Hayes
Question
If I am/were a fool like Jesus, how would the costs vs. the benefits compare?
Prayer
God of wisdom and power, we get caught up in the wisdom of this age, wanting you to fulfill our desires even when they do not reflect your will or wisdom. Help us to will as you do and to live in the wisdom and saving power of Christ’s cross each day. Amen.