Paul’s Message of Wisdom
1 Corinthians 2:1-7 (NLT)
1 When I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters, I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan. 2 For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified. 3 I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling. 4 And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. 5 I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.
6 Yet when I am among mature believers, I do speak with words of wisdom, but not the kind of wisdom that belongs to this world or to the rulers of this world, who are soon forgotten. 7 No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God—his plan that was previously hidden, even though he made it for our ultimate glory before the world began.
Sharing the good news of the Gospel.
- Use words your audience can understand. Don’t try to impress them with fancy words.
- Talk about Jesus and the things He has done for you.
- Don’t intimidate or overpower your audience.
- Keep your presentation clear and to the point.
- Avoid using the tactics of a “used car salesman”.
- Rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to bring about a change of heart.
- Trust the power of God rather than human wisdom.
- Adjust your message to match the maturity level of your audience.
I am writing to God’s church in Corinth, to you who have been called by God to be his own holy people. He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as he did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.
(1 Corinthians 1:2 NLT)
“Reflections on 1 Corinthians” will be continued in future posts.
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