"God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.   God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things...to nullify the things that are... "

To follow Christ is radically different than conventional wisdom and contrary to worldly values. When it appears I am fitting in snugly, looking the pillar of my community and not in some way foolish, I best re-examine my motives. As a recovering alcoholic, I think God had me and my ilk in mind to shame the wise and strong.