Fools for Christ but wise in Him

 

We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. 1 Corinthians 4:10

 

Is not new that Christians will encounter persecution, criticism and tribulations. As Christians we are letters which men read. Therefore we should portray the Christ like nature of humility and endurance in times of persecution and criticism. 

Jesus passed through so much pains and suffering. He was humble and endured the shame and suffering even at the point of His death. He had the power to save himself but He rather considered it unwise to save himself and make sinners perish. His coming to earth was to die for sinners. The Pharisees or soldiers that were with Him thought it was foolish for him not to save Himself if he had the power. However 1 Corinthians 1:25 says; “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”  What men knew as Christians foolishness is the wisdom of God and what they knew as Christians weakness is the strength of God. When we are criticized or persecuted we ought not to retaliate, because Christ never did that. Our role to follow the lord’s blue print may be taken as foolishness for the unbelievers and atheists, but it is our wisdom and strength in the lord. 1 Corinthians 4:10 “We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.”

 

Dear reader, I am assured that you’re blessed today. If the world despise you or persecute you for your faith in Jesus. Do not compromise, keep pressing on with Christ Jesus.

 

Conclusion:

We are fools for Christ sake however, we are wise in Him and this wisdom is the wisdom of God. Our faith should not be compromised in Jesus because of the persecutions we are facing!