From the Pulpit...

There are two groups of people in the world: those who are perishing, and those who are being saved. The unsaved view the cross as foolishness. The saved understand the cross is not ultimately a sign of weakness, but of power. With all the world's wisdom and knowledge, it cannot come up with its own way of salvation. Through worldly wisdom, you cannot be forgiven, you cannot know God, the world's problems cannot be fixed - all these are impossible on the strength of human intellect. Human smarts and "righteous" works are but filthy rags before God when it comes to relating to Him. They have their place - but not in boasting. Their proper place is in service to God. But salvation in all its aspects is available in Christ, despite how the world sees Him and His work. This is to the glory of God in Christ.

Our Scripture reading was found in Numbers 31:1-54.