Fool for Christ

In most cultures, calling someone a "fool" is hurtful insult, as the word implies that someone is unwise. In 1 Corinthians 1:27, Paul writes "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong." Considering that Christ is the King of Kings, it would make sense for Him to arrive in grand style; instead, He was born in a lowly manger, and chose fishermen for His disciples instead of the Bible scholars of His time. Today, God is still choosing things and people that the world calls "foolish," as He sees us as willing vessels as He empowers us to build up the Kingdom of God.