Paul proves his point by showing who accepts the message. Is it the wise, the powerful, those of noble birth? Generally, no. Not because they are not allowed by God -- the Cross is for all.  But because the wisdom of the world that is in them, prevents them.

      The point is: God wins. It is his world and he has made the Cross the vehicle of salvation -- at great cost I might add.  Man's wisdom and strength, on the other hand, don't even register when one compares them to God's wisdom, strength, and power.               q

                                                                                                Ken Davidson