When sharing our faith we are tempted to constantly seek out
cutting edge methods. The Bible gives
insight. The city of Corinth was famous. They were wealthy, morally degenerate, and
valued progress. In Corinth, we would
surely be tempted to accommodate: only the most polished presentation would
ever work here. Yet Paul writes:
“And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with
excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among
you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.”
“excellence of speech” and “wisdom” describe two important
Greek values. First, “Rhetoric”, or, how to say things in a way that is
persuasive or even manipulative. Second, Philosophy – which was the development of new ideas…
Paul rejected these cultural values and came with only the
message of Jesus Christ and Him Crucified.
We need not worry ourselves with making cutting edge Gospel
presentations…we simply bear witness to Jesus Christ and what He has done for
us.
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