The Gospel speaks to us where we are, and it speaks against cultural barriers and expectations. Paul wrote to Christians in Corinth where worldly wisdom and rhetoric was valued --for the purpose of gaining influence and power. The wisdom of the Gospel though challenges what gives us worth and what our worth is. Our worth is not derived by the culture’s standards or our accomplishments. Find satisfaction and fulfillment in Christ! The Gospel clashes with our perspectives. The message of the cross is foolishness and weakness to show us that we are weak and frail, but we live in the power of God. We may fear that giving up our worldly wisdom will leave us helpless and powerless, but the Gospel calls us to embrace our weaknesses because it is when we are weak that God will lead us. The cross is true power, and gives us grace. The grace of the cross encourages our weaknesses. Realize the depth of your need and see that the Savior of the world came to change you! Your weaknesses and limitations will show others the power of Christ, and glorify God more than you trying to be freed from your limitations on your own. Therefore, there is no mistake in where you are right now, or what you are, or what your worth is now in the culture. Your strength is made perfect in your weaknesses. Do you see yourself in this context? Your deepest need in weaknesses and infirmities is not a quick fix or way out, but realizing how Christ can be glorified through your weaknesses. God doesn’t use us when we are self-sufficient because no flesh will glory in His presence. Learn to delight in God, even when you don’t fit into the social norms and expectations. You are complete in Christ!