ON BEING WISELY FOOLISH

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ON BEING WISELY FOOLISH!
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• the message of the cross is foolishness to
  those involved in this dying world but to
  those being saved it is the power of God
• 1 Corinthians 118

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• In all candor this tension is only fueled by
  Jesus claim to be the Way, the Truth, and the
  life. That no one comes to the Father except
  through me.
• John
  146

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• fools for Christ.
• 1 Corinthians 410

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• Dont Go It Alone!

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• Two are better than oneif one falls down, his
  friend can help him upthough one may be
  overpowered, two can defend themselves
• Ecclesiastes 49-12

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• Face-Into
• Any And All
• Intimidation

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• The Jews and Greeks were two of the most
  intimidating forces for the early church why the
  Jews were showy, flashy types pushing miraculous
  signs (1 Corinthians 122), and the Greeks were
  heady, bookish types, pushing intellectualism (1
  Corinthians 122).

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• Why sure, bossy, intimidating nations are
  before you but you can be strong and
  courageous. Do not be afraid or terrifiedof
  them, for the Lord your Godgoes with you
• Deuteronomy 316

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• for Christ disarms the powers and
  authorities, making a public spectacle of them,
  triumphing over them by the cross. Therefore do
  not let anyone judge you
• Colossians
  215

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• Realize Only One Opinion Really Counts

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• its judgment day and Jesus separates the
  sheep from the goats
• Matthew
  2532

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• For folks, who believe in Jesus, in the words
  of C.S. Lewis, live like Jesus, not to be saved
  theyre already saved by grace but because
  the first faint gleam of Heaven is already
  inside them and they cant help but let it
  shine!
• -C.S.
  Lewis

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• Give Thanks For the Oddness of God

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• a stumbling block a scandal foolishness
  
• 1 Corinthians 123

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• for the foolishness of God is wiser than the
  mans wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger
  than mans strength
• 1 Corinthians 125

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• Be a fool for Christ!

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• the oddness of God, the foolishness of God
  is wiser than the mans wisdom, and the weakness
  of God is stronger than mans strength
• 1 Corinthians 125

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