THE FOOLISHNESS OF PREACHING

The world mocks preaching as foolishness—yet this very "foolishness" remains God's unstoppable power to save. While Corinth's intellectuals scoffed at the simplicity of the cross, Paul revealed divine wisdom at work: God chooses the seemingly weak to shame the strong, using humble proclamation to accomplish what human eloquence never could. True preaching isn't man's idea—it's heaven's strategy, designed to bypass human pride and pierce hungry hearts. But beware counterfeits: when unqualified messengers distort Christ's message for popularity, profit, or personal gain, they trade eternal impact for empty performance.  

A sacred fire burns in authentic preaching—one that comforts the broken while consuming the pretender. Paul's scars proved his message genuine; today's preachers must ask whether their lives validate their words. The pulpit demands more than smooth talk—it requires crucified messengers declaring a crucified Christ, rejecting trendy substitutes for timeless truth. In an age of celebrity pastors and feel-good sermons, God still seeks preachers who fear His approval more than crowds' applause, who measure success by faithfulness rather than fame. The world may dismiss preaching as foolish, but eternity will prove it divine.