Paul exhorted the Corinthians for their good and God's glory by warning and encouraging them as fools for Christ in four ways...

1. Do not be fooled by the deceptiveness of Human wisdom. (v.18a, 19-20)

2. Humbly embrace the "foolishness" of God's wisdom. (v.18b, cf.1:26-31)

3. Do not idolize Human leaders. (v.21a)

4. Gratefully recognize that God is provided all things for you in Christ. (v.21b-23)