Reflections on Wisdom and Salvation in 1 Corinthians
The passage from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 emphasizes the contrast between the world's wisdom and God's wisdom, showcasing how God's power is revealed through what the world perceives as foolishness. It highlights the significance of faith in Christ's sacrifice and the humility required to embrace God's wisdom over worldly knowledge. The text also underscores the transformative nature of belief in Christ and the call to boast solely in the work of the Lord. This reflection challenges conventional notions of wisdom and power, urging readers to align themselves with God's understanding rather than that of the world.
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First Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18 31
1 Corinthians 1:18 31 18 For the message about Christ's death on the cross is nonsense to those who are being lost; but for us who are being saved it is God's power. 19 The scripture says, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and set aside the understanding of the scholars. 20 So then, where does that leave the wise? or the scholars? or the skillful debaters of this world? God has shown that this world's wisdom is foolishness!
1 Corinthians 1:18 31 21 For God in his wisdom made it impossible for people to know him by means of their own wisdom. Instead, by means of the so-called foolish message we preach, God decided to save those who believe. 22 Jews want miracles for proof, and Greeks look for wisdom. 23 As for us, we proclaim the crucified Christ, a message that is offensive to the Jews and nonsense to the Gentiles;
1 Corinthians 1:18 31 24 but for those whom God has called, both Jews and Gentiles, this message is Christ, who is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For what seems to be God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and what seems to be God's weakness is stronger than human strength.
1 Corinthians 1:18 31 26 Now remember what you were, my friends, when God called you. From the human point of view few of you were wise or powerful or of high social standing. 27 God purposely chose what the world considers nonsense in order to shame the wise, and he chose what the world considers weak in order to shame the powerful. 28 He chose what the world looks down on and despises and thinks is nothing, in order to destroy what the world thinks is important.
1 Corinthians 1:18 31 29 This means that no one can boast in God's presence. 30 But God has brought you into union with Christ Jesus, and God has made Christ to be our wisdom. By him we are put right with God; we become God's holy people and are set free. 31 So then, as the scripture says, Whoever wants to boast must boast of what the Lord has done.
Gospel reading Matthew 5:1 12
Matthew 5:1 12 1 Jesus saw the crowds and went up a hill, where he sat down. His disciples gathered around him, 2 and he began to teach them: 3 Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them! 4 Happy are those who mourn; God will comfort them! 5 Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what God has promised!
Matthew 5:1 12 6 Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires; God will satisfy them fully! 7 Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them! 8 Happy are the pure in heart; they will see God! 9 Happy are those who work for peace; God will call them his children!
Matthew 5:1 12 10 Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them! 11 Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were persecuted.
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1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 There s a Global Health Emergency - Message from W.H.O. Reading Emergency in Corinth - Division in the Church - Paul The Message of the Cross
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross - to solve conflict - and teach people to live for Christ
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross - to solve conflict - and teach people to live for Christ - Phil 2:8 Christ was obedient to death
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God - regardless of conflicts and difficulties
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God V18 ...the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing V18 ...the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing - those who don t believe Jesus and Cross V18 ...the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing - those who don t believe Jesus and Cross - Jews = Cross is tree of shame and horror V18 ...the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing - those who don t believe Jesus and Cross - Jews = Cross is tree of shame and horror - Greeks = murderer s due punishment V18 ...the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God V18 ...the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God - to save people from sin and death V18 ...the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God - to save people from sin and death V19 For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God V19 For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God - but human wisdom is a barrier V19 For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God - but human wisdom is a barrier V19 .. I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God - but human wisdom is a barrier - we see wisdom as strong and powerful V19 .. I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God - but human wisdom is a barrier - we see wisdom as strong and powerful - power of God, seen in weakness V19 .. I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God - 8 beatitudes blessings V3 Blessed are (1) the poor in spirit, (2) those who mourn, (3) the meek, (4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness ..
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God - 8 beatitudes blessings - seen in lives submitted to God V3 Blessed are (1) the poor in spirit, (2) those who mourn, (3) the meek, (4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness ..
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God V27 ...God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; ...the weak things of the world to shame the strong...
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God God uses the weak and insignificant V27 ...God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; ...the weak things of the world to shame the strong...
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God God uses the weak and insignificant - Abraham V27 ...God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; ...the weak things of the world to shame the strong...
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God God uses the weak and insignificant - Abraham, David V27 ...God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; ...the weak things of the world to shame the strong...
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God God uses the weak and insignificant - Abraham, David, The Twelve disciples V27 ...God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; ...the weak things of the world to shame the strong...
1 Cor 1:18 31 & Mat 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God God uses the weak and insignificant
Matthew 5:1 12 The Message of the Cross Is obedient to God Is foolishness to those who are perishing Is the power of God Is to submit life to God God uses the weak and insignificant Read the Word and Pray always
