1 Corinthians 2:1-2 “And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. ² For I decided not to know anything among you except JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED.”

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Paul kept it simple. How often do we forget to do that? I know I do. Sometimes we get caught up in deep conversations and get off script. We skip over the basics; Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Without this we have nothing. We must seek to proclaim this truth at every opportunity. There’s nothing wrong with talking about deep things as long as we don’t forget Jesus’ sacrifice for sins. Speaking of Jesus scripture says:

1 Peter 2:8 NIV “And,“ A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.”

Jesus is the rock that causes many to stumble and fall. Why? Because His sacrifice causes us to confront ourselves and our sins. This offends most. People would rather forget what they’ve done wrong like it never happened. This is why many pursue endless pleasures that plunge them into even more sins. They’re trying to drown out or forget the dark memories of who they really are and what they’ve done. Jesus makes people see themselves truthfully. He is the truth. (John 14:6) The truth annoys folks. All the best preaching in the world won’t make people accept Jesus’ sacrifice. Either they are drawn by God or not. (John 6:44)

2 Corinthians 2:15-17 ISV “To God we are the aroma of the Messiah among those who are being saved and among those who are being lost. 16 To some people we are a deadly fragrance, while to others we are a living fragrance. Who is qualified for this? 17 At least we are not commercializing God’s word like so many others. Instead, we speak with sincerity in the Messiah’s name, like people who are sent from God and are accountable to God.”

As those sent by God Himself may we not forget our mission:

Mark 16:15 LEB “And he said to them, “Go into all the world and PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL CREATION.”

To be saved one has to face his/her sins so they can be washed away. (Proverbs 28:13) The gospel does this, nothing else. Don’t forget your mission. Proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins—and eternal life for all who receive Him. (John 3:16) 😊 Keep it simple.

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