 was a national passion. The Greeks loved wisdom, but over time, they became more enamored with style than substance. The person who could speak well than the person who actually had something to say. Anything that exalts man diminishes the rightful glory of the cross of Christ. And Paul says, I don't wanna do that. Not at all. And the reason now, he explains, beginning in verse 18, and this is our text for today.