“For the fool speaks folly, and his heart is busy with iniquity, to practice ungodliness, to utter error concerning the Lord, to leave the craving of the hungry unsatisfied, and to deprive the thirsty of drink,” Isaiah 32:6 ESV. A simple definition of a fool from a biblical perspective is a person who does not believe in God: “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” Psalm 14:1 ESV. Another type of fool is someone who rejects His divine knowledge and authority: “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion” Proverbs 18:2 ESV. Every person has the choice to be as wise as they should be or foolish as they want to be. However, to choose to be a fool is to choose the way of those who are perishing. So how can I be wise? “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him,” James 1:5 ESV.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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