Where is the wise? where is he who has knowledge of the law? where is the man of this world who has a love of discussion? has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
1 Corinthians 1:21
For because, by the purpose of God, the world, with all its wisdom, had not the knowledge of God, it was God’s pleasure, by so foolish a thing as preaching, to give salvation to those who had faith in him.
1 Corinthians 1:22
Seeing that the Jews make request for signs, and the Greeks are looking for knowledge:
1 Corinthians 1:23
But we give the good news of Christ on the cross, a hard thing to the Jews, and a foolish thing to the Gentiles;
1 Corinthians 1:24
But to those of God’s selection, Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power and the wisdom of God.
1 Corinthians 1:25
Because what seems foolish in God is wiser than men; and what seems feeble in God is stronger than men.
1 Corinthians 1:26
For you see God’s design for you, my brothers, that he has not taken a great number of the wise after the flesh, not the strong, not the noble:
1 Corinthians 1:27
But God made selection of the foolish things of this world so that he might put the wise to shame; and the feeble things that he might put to shame the strong;
1 Corinthians 1:28
And the low things of the world, and the things without honour, did God make selection of, yes, even the things which are not, so that he might make as nothing the things which are:
1 Corinthians 1:29
So that no flesh might have glory before God.
1 Corinthians 1:30
But God has given you a place in Christ Jesus, through whom God has given us wisdom and righteousness and salvation, and made us holy:
1 Corinthians 1:31
So that, as it is said in the holy Writings, Whoever has a desire for glory, let his glory be in the Lord.
This passage from 1 Corinthians chapter 1 emphasizes the importance of faith in God’s wisdom and power, rather than relying on human knowledge and worldly wisdom. The passage speaks about divisions among believers and how focusing on human leaders can lead to confusion and conflict.
God’s wisdom and power is found in the message of Christ on the cross, which is often seen as foolishness to the world. However, to those who believe, it is the power and wisdom of God that brings salvation.
The passage also highlights that God chooses the weak and foolish things of the world to shame the wise, so that no one can boast before God. Ultimately, the message is that our glory and wisdom should be found in the Lord, not in ourselves or human leaders.
