Paul desired that the Corinthians should trust in the mighty power of God to change the lives of men. He did not wish to lead them to place confidence in any form of human power. In his efforts he had avoided the use of philosophical wisdom to convince his hearers of the truth of the gospel. He sought to hide himself in Jesus in order that the faith of the believers might rest entirely in the Saviour. It is not by the will or efforts of man that anyone is led to surrender himself to the Lord, but by the convicting power of the Holy Spirit.