The thought of foolishness
Think about it for a moment. God describes FOOLISHNESS as the WISDOM of the world.
~For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. 1 Co 3:19-20
In contrast to Heavenly wisdom (James 3:14-17), worldly wisdom exalts self and trusts in the wicked deeds of the flesh. Even though, the schools, cultures, governments, media and religions endorse and promote this “wisdom of the world”, the Lord considers it to be nothing but foolishness.
In Proverbs 24:9 we read that “the thought of foolishness is sin.” And in Matthew 9:4 Christ says that man thinks in his heart (Matt 9:4). The thought of foolishness, therefore, is a heart problem. God also says that as a man “thinketh in his heart, so is he”.
This really bothers me. This means that every time I have a "thought of foolishness" the Lord must think I am fool, not to mention that I have sinned against Him. I don’t want to think with my heart, and I don’t want to lust after the wisdom of this world. I want to be overcome by God’s wisdom!
~If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5
posted by Redeemed @ 10:32 PM
11 Comments:
At Tuesday, January 09, 2007 4:26:00 PM,
Consecrated said…
Good post Sarah. I take it that thoughts of going bungy jumping are out. Okay?
At Tuesday, January 09, 2007 9:33:00 PM,
Redeemed said…
haha, lol. :)
No more thoughts of foolishness, promise.
At Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:04:00 AM,
Antonio said…
This passage came to my mind:
Phil 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy -- meditate on these things.
NKJV
Think of a barrel of mud.
Barrel = mind/heart
mud = well, *&#(*$#@! ungodly thoughts
Lets add a third element:
stones =
true, noble, just, pure, lovely, good report, virtue
We have to be diligent to appropriate those white stones. It takes effort: staying in the word, listening to the counsel of godly people, reading spiritual literature, pondering the greatness of God, etc.
If we fill our minds with those stones, the mud is displaced.
Antonio
At Wednesday, January 10, 2007 4:10:00 PM,
Redeemed said…
Antonio, I like your analogy. Thanks for your comment!!
At Wednesday, January 10, 2007 4:54:00 PM,
Consecrated said…
I have a confession to make. I acted foolishly last night trying to guess what was in the gift bag before it was duly given to me.
At Wednesday, January 10, 2007 10:27:00 PM,
Redeemed said…
oh, don't worry about it. You made me laugh, a lot!! I wouldn't qualify that as foolish, more like, funnish.
At Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Sarah! Just dropping by to say hi . . . HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your fam! May the Lord grant you a joyous year! :D
At Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:56:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
And oh yeah, I love this verse too. Always brings to mind the scientists and the current world's other "wise men" who deny their Maker. *sigh*
At Friday, January 12, 2007 12:18:00 PM,
Redeemed said…
Hey Shieryl,
You so sweet! Thank you so much for your well wishes. All the best to you & your hubbie also!
At Friday, January 12, 2007 3:12:00 PM,
Consecrated said…
"funnish" is better than "impish". At least no beds are broken, if you know what I mean.
At Saturday, January 13, 2007 6:54:00 PM,
Redeemed said…
hihi, I do know what you mean :)
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