shuddered to think that someone might find his speech more attractive than truth. More than on mere oratory skill, he wanted the Corinthian’s faith to rest exclusively “in the power of God” (1 Cor. 2:5). Reaching their ears with the saving gospel of Jesus Christ was Paul’s awesome privilege and responsibility, but reaching their hearts with the gospel’s life-giving power is God’s sovereign joy! Today’s emphasis on packaging the gospel according to cultural demands doesn’t beautify truth but dresses