10/16 1 Corinthians 1-5

Sometimes I am hesitant to witness or get into a spiritual discussion with an unbeliever because I don't have all the references, facts and arguments of an apologist.  I think that if I am not able to refute all the arguments against the Christian faith, it is best not to even bring up the topic.

After reading today's passage, I realize that dog won't hunt.  Paul writes in chapter 1  ²²Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom,²³but we preach Christ crucified: . . .    Nothing fancy or eloquent.  Just the fact that Christ died for me and because of his sacrifice, I am a changed person, now and for eternity.

And in chapter 2 Paul writes,  ¹When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.  Paul didn't allow his lack of "superior wisdom" to keep him from sharing the gospel message.

I just hate it when my reasons for not witnessing are revealed to be nothing but just lame excuses.  RATS!

What are your thoughts on today's reading?