Why is it important for Christians to seek Christ rather than signs?

The desire to seek after signs can often stem from a spirit of unbelief, as seen in Mark 8:12, where Jesus refused to give a sign to the Pharisees, a refusal indicating their misimpression of the requirements for belief. Jesus emphasizes that seeking signs is characteristic of a 'wicked and adulterous generation.' Instead, believers are called to seek Christ, who embodies the ultimate revelation of God's grace and truth. When we focus on Christ and His work—His death, burial, and resurrection—we gain the promised assurance of salvation, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 1:18, where the message of the cross is the power of God to those who are being saved.