The Cross and Christian Wisdom

The cross of Christ is the pinnacle of wisdom:
God purposed to glorify Himself by saving undeserving sinners through the sacrifice of His one and only Son!
The cross of Christ represents God's predetermined affection for sinners.
The cross of Christ represents God's past substitution for sinners.
The cross of Christ represents God's present execution of sinners.
Wisdom is not found in devotion to power, prestige, position, possessions, pleasures and prosperity. 
Wisdom is found in death to pride!
The cross of Christ represents God's future glorification of sinners.
Such wisdom is not invented or discovered by man; such wisdom is graciously revealed by God.

Only by the mercy of God...
Behold the choice of  God the Father.
Behold the crucifixion of God the Son.
Behold the call of God the Spirit.
Unquestionably, man is morally accountable.
Ultimately, God is sovereignly gracious.

We have the mind of Christ.
Revealed by the Spirit...
Through the Word...
To our hearts...

Let's be desperate for the Spirit in order that we might know God's glory.
Only the Spirit of God knows the fullness of the glory of God.
If we want to know God, then we need the Spirit to reveal Him to us!
Therefore, people who are desperate to know God will be desperate for His Spirit.
If we are not desperate for His Spirit, it is a sure indicator that we have grown content with knowing little about God.
When we are desperate for His Spirit, we will grow to know God with the very perspective of Christ.

Let's seek discernment from the Spirit as we trust God's generosity.
The limited wisdom of man...
We lack knowledge, perspective, and experience.

The limitless wisdom of God...
He has perfect knowledge, eternal perspective and infinite experience.

Let's live different by the Spirit as we reflect God's goodness.
Worldly wisdom results in selfish living.
Godly wisdom results in selfless love.

Let's go with dependence on the Spirit as we proclaim God's gospel.
The wasted life keeps the message of Christ crucified hidden...
For fear of rejection.
In neglect of the lost.

The wise life makes the message of Christ crucified known...
With confidence in reception.
No matter what it costs!

Thank you pastor David!!!