Daily Word

For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 1 Corinthians 1:17. The Corinthian church had an unhealthy regard (words of eloquent wisdom) for rhetorical display. Paul will focus attention on what true wisdom is (in upcoming verses). In this verse he reminds the Corinthians that the power of his own preaching did not depend on such skills. In the opinion of those who are wise according to this world, proclaiming (cross of Christ) the crucified Lord is foolishness. Paul therefore treats “wisdom” and “the cross” as opposites. Be reminded that regardless of how well educated a man maybe. NO one can stand against the power of your testimony! I’m not knocking education by all means get all that you can…but never back up, back down, or back off from anything the world puts in front of you!