What does the Bible say about being nothing?

In 1 Corinthians 1:26-28, we see that God chooses the foolish and weak things of the world to demonstrate His power. This teaches us that in our natural state, we are nothing apart from Christ. The call to recognize our own nothingness brings humility and reliance solely on God's grace. This theme is echoed throughout Scripture as it continually points to the idea that man, left to himself, is vanity, even at his best (Psalm 39:5). Recognizing our condition as nothing enables us to appreciate the fullness of Christ, who is everything for our salvation.