And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
God picks the overlooked people, the ones society writes off and pretends don't even exist, he uses them to completely flip the script on everything the world thinks matters.
God's favorite move is using the people nobody expected to change everything.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Corinth was a prosperous Roman city known for its wealth, cultural diversity, and emphasis on human wisdom and social status, which influenced the early church there. Paul wrote his letter to address divisions among the Corinthians, who were pridefully aligning with different leaders and worldly philosophies. He emphasized that God deliberately chooses the weak and despised elements of society to demonstrate His power and overturn human expectations.
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