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  THE FOOL AND THE WISE
  by Oswald Chambers
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of standing true to faith
in God, even when it means appearing foolish to others, and trusting in
God's wisdom rather than human cunning and cleverness.

Topics: "Faith And Suffering", "Godly Wisdom"
Scripture References: Matthew 5:11, 1 Corinthians 1:23, 1 Peter 4:16

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Oswald Chambers preaches about the shame of the Gospel, highlighting how
the wisdom of God may seem foolish to the world, but ultimately
surpasses human understanding. He emphasizes that standing true to faith
in God may lead to appearing foolish among those who prioritize worldly
wisdom and cunning. Chambers challenges believers to be willing to
endure suffering and appear foolish for the sake of Christ, even in the
face of opposition and persecution.

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The Shame of the Gospel

"A wise person who has built his life in confidence in God will appear a
fool when he is among people who are sleek and cunning.... The wisdom of
God arrant stupidity to the wisdom of the world, until all of a sudden
God makes the wisdom of the world foolish. (See 1 Corinthians 1:23-25)

"...but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews astumbling block
and to theGreeksfoolishness, but to those who are called, both
Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of
God is stronger than men."1 Corinthians 1:23-25

"If you stand true to your faith in God, there will be situations in
which you will come across extortionist, cunning, crafty people, who use
their wits instead of worshiping god, and you will appear a fool. Are
you prepared to appear a fool for Christ's sake? Very few of us know
anything about suffering for Christ's sake for conscience or
conviction's sake...."

The Oswald Chambers Devotional Bible, page 810

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