I Corinthians 1:12-24

“For our proud confidence is this …not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world …” (v12). An educated Roman citizen, Paul knew that “fleshly wisdom” would not approve of God’s missionary strategy. Vulnerable, nearly-poor evangelists traveled around the Empire with the good news, and friends shared with friends. The message itself was strange and rather shocking: a Jewish teacher died and rose again; He is God and Savior.

Human wisdom cannot share God’s love, heal a broken spirit, or bring peace. The grace of God is our “proud confidence.”