Die before you truly live (John 12:24).
Give up your life to save it (Luke 9:24).
Blessed are the poor in spirit, meek, merciful, and persecuted (Matt. 5:3-12).
Love your enemies (Matt. 5:44).
Slavery is the best way to a free life (Rom. 6:16-23).
Foolishness of the cross is power to the saved (1 Cor. 1:18).
What you see doesn’t matter (2 Cor. 4:18).
Children are the wisest among us (Matt. 11:25).
What are other examples of the “backwards” wisdom of God?
Which is your favorite and why?
