Note 2 at 1Co 2:2: The preceding verse that describes Paul's lack of oratory skills might lead some people to believe that he was inept at speaking. However, in this verse he made a clear statement that his simple sermons were by design.

Paul determined beforehand to limit his preaching to the message of Christ and what He accomplished through His death on the cross. Paul purposed to keep it simple and let the power of God do the persuading rather than his words. The people who make the greatest impact on the world through their ministries are those who minister with very simple messages.

Some of the pseudo-intellectuals of our day think that it is a sign of superior intellect to use speech that the average person can't understand. However, in actuality, a very intelligent person talks in terms that even the simplest person can understand. Speech is supposed to communicate. If the people listening do not understand, then the speaker is not a good communicator, regardless of how dazzling his intellect. Simplicity is profound!