Foolishness OR power of God? (David Gore - 1 Cor 1:10-18)

Paul's assertion (1 Cor 1:18) that the word of the cross is at the same time both foolishness AND power of God (depending on who is hearing it), highlights how different are the way of the world and the way of the kingdom. The world's interest in power (control) and the kingdom's interest in empowerment (life-giving) stand as sharply contrasting approaches with very different sets of values. The way you hear the 'word of the cross' depends on which values you value the most. What do you hear? Foolishness... or the power of God?