Foolishness to Those Who Are Perishing | Monday | July 6

Monday — July 6: Foolishness to Those Who Are Perishing

Bible Focus

• 1 Corinthians 1:20–21, 23, 25, 27

Spirit of Prophecy Focus

• The Acts of the Apostles, p. 244

Summary

• Many people rejected the message of the Cross because it did not match their own ideas about wisdom and success.
• The same danger exists today because it is easy to trust our own thinking instead of trusting God’s Word.
• The Cross reminds us that God’s way of saving people is different from the world’s way of solving problems.
• Many Jews expected a powerful Messiah, while many Gentiles laughed at the idea of a crucified Savior.
• Even so, Paul did not change the gospel to make it easier for people to accept.
• He trusted that God’s power, not human wisdom, is what changes hearts.
• You may sometimes wonder whether sharing your faith is making any difference.
• Remember that God always has people whose hearts are ready to receive His truth, even when many others reject it.
• Do not lose courage when your faith is questioned or ignored because God can use your faithful witness to lead someone to Jesus.

Question

• Why did many people reject the message of the Cross?

Answer

• Because they trusted human wisdom instead of believing God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Reflection

• When God’s way is different from my own thinking, do I choose to trust His wisdom?

Takeaway

• Keep trusting the power of the Cross and faithfully share Jesus, because God is still preparing hearts to receive His truth.