Wisdom Vs Foolishness

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DAY 1 Wisdom vs. Foolishness.

 “Obedience to God is the foundation of true wisdom, but foolish people hate God’s timeless truths.” PROVERBS 1:7

One of the main themes in the Book of Proverbs is the difference between a wise person and a fool. It might sound harsh to call anyone a “fool,” but the Bible doesn’t mince words. God wants us to know we have a choice before us daily: A narrow road that follows God’s timeless principles of wisdom or a broad road of destructive foolishness, filled with every counterfeit option the world can provide.

 We all have the propensity to be a “fool” in one or more parts of our life. Foolishness and wisdom have nothing to do with educational level, social status, or age. Fools can be young or old, male or female, educated or uneducated, rich or poor. 

You can’t tell a fool from the outward appearance, but a fool will always reveal his or her foolishness through words and actions. 

A fool lives as though he answers to nobody. A wise person knows we always answer to God and to the human authorities God has placed in our lives. A fool scoffs at discipline and treats all forms of discipline as a prison. A wise person welcomes discipline and knows it brings greater freedom and influence. 

A fool can’t be taught anything because he thinks he’s already smarter than everyone else. A wise person humbly knows there’s always more to learn, and every person, every situation and even every mistake can be a good teacher.

 As we journey through the timeless wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, commit to yourself and to God that you’ll study with a humble and teachable spirit. A humble heart and a teachable attitude are hallmarks of wisdom.

 Foolishness is the lie that insists you already know everything. Allow the Scriptures to bring you encouragement and conviction where you need it. God’s Word has a way of building us up when we feel broken, while revealing blind spots before they create unnecessary brokenness in our lives. 

The path to wisdom begins with obedience to God. Some Bible translations of Proverbs 1:7 use the phrase, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” This refers to a reverent sense of awe, respect, and submission to God’s holiness, power, and perfection. While we should indeed have this kind of reverence for the Lord, we should also remember that we can also approach God as a friend because of what Jesus has done on our behalf. We can boldly approach His throne of grace knowing He loves us and cares about every detail of our lives. Wisdom requires drawing near to God through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Foolishness thinks we can approach God on our own terms. Wisdom reminds us we are forgiven because of what Jesus did for us. Foolishness believes we must earn forgiveness and spend our life keeping score. What would it look like if your life was guided by God’s wisdom? It would look incredible! A life led by wisdom is God’s vision for your life. Don’t settle for anything less.