In the Old Testament God chose Israel, not because they were good or great, but because they were the fewest of all peoples and because He loved them. (Deut. 7:7) 2. In the New Testament, we see that God is pleased to save those who believe (1 Cor. 1:21), even if they were: a) not wise by human standards, b) not influential, c) not of noble birth. d) But God chose the foolish things of the world, e) the weak things of the world, f) the lowly things of this world, g) the despised things, h) the things that are not, i) so that no one may boast before him. j) It is because of Jesus that we become saved: "And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Acts 2:21)