Scripture: 2:12
Observation: Paul presented the gospel to the Corinthians "not with wise and persuasive words", so that their faith would not rest on human wisdom. But here he clarifies that we, as believers, are not without wisdom. And it is not just any wisdom, it is the wisdom and the very thoughts of God, which are revealed to us through the Spirit.
Application: It's easy to get this humility thing wrong, and I often fall into the trap of false humility. Living humbly does not mean living without power. Or without wisdom. God gives us these through his Spirit. And humility is not an excuse to do *nothing* when God calls me to *something*. Being called to humility does *not* mean considering myself lowly and incapable. Rather, it means understanding and living out my reliance on God.
Prayer: Lord, you know I have a lack of understanding here. You know my instincts are often wrong. Please help me to change and grow to understand how to be humble without selling short Your power and purpose.
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