1 Corinthians 1:25 · KJV

"Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men."

King James Version

Passage Context

²³But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

²⁴But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

²⁵Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

²⁶For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

²⁷But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

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Devotional Reflection

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God's greatest "mystery" is His willingness to use the cross to bring others to Himself. At first glance, the cross is an abhorrent and horrifying instrument. In our human wisdom, we could never have conceived of using a man crucified as filth to win the hearts of the world. But God does. The cross transcends cultural and linguistic barriers and reaches across racial distinctions. The cross is God's display of what appears to be foolishness and weakness; through it, He conquers death and draws our hearts to Himself.

Prayer

Father, as many people play pranks and act foolishly on this day, I am reminded of Your "foolishness" and "weakness" on Calvary with Jesus. There are no words that can express how deeply Your love and grace have filled me with assurance. I greatly appreciate Your assistance. It amazes me that You have such a deep love for me. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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