Why should Christians glory in the cross?

Glorying in the cross is central to the Christian faith, as articulated in Galatians 6:14 and 1 John 4:9-10. The cross represents not just a means of suffering but the culmination of God’s redemptive work through His Son, Jesus Christ. It embodies the love of God manifesting in the sacrifice for our sins, demonstrating that true love is defined by God's actions on our behalf. This love does not stem from our worthiness but from His grace, which empowers and transforms us. By reflecting on the significance of the cross, believers are reminded of their complete dependence on Christ for salvation and encouraged to boast not in their works but in His finished work alone.