Does Jesus need a new cart?

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What’s Your Question? for Feb. 20, ‘08

David thought he should modernize the transporting the ark, so he put it on "a new cart" (2 Sam. 6:1-8). This resulted in Uzzah being killed because he touched it. Later, David said "God broke out against us, because we did not consult Him about the proper order" (2 Chron. 15:13). In a day when oratorical skills and human wisdom were at a premium, Paul said he would use neither to draw men to Christ. He would only use "Christ and Him crucified" because Christ did not authorize human lures (1 Cor. 2:1-5). Judging from recent reports, many who claim to follow Christ have decided Christ needs "new carts" to accomplish His purpose today. He needs kitchens, pool halls, basketball courts, etc. to attract men. No, the Gospel is still God’s power to draw men to Christ!