Our new series on 1 Corinthians begins with a reminder that "Christ crucified" changes everything, including our inclination toward division. "Wisdom itself is totally redefined by the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. For those who buy into this story, the cross becomes the new measuring stick for all decisions and allegiances. The criteria for assessing any person, or idea, or issue is no longer 'Does this make sense?' or 'Does this sound good?' but rather, “Does this resemble the cross of Christ?'"