The Alpha of Dealing with Folly

UV 3029/10000 The Alpha of Dealing with Folly
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Matthew 7 v 26

Scripture divides humanity only into two categories- the wise and the foolish. The wicked or depraved are also placed under the category of fools. The wise build something to make it last. The foolish build without paying attention to whether it will last or endure. The wise build their lives on the solid foundation of the word of God. The foolish reject the word as a foundation for their lives. The wise are always ready to receive the Lord as the five wise maiden in the parable of Jesus. They are alert, eager, spiritually awake, zestful, prepared, proactive and ever ready to receive the Lord and His word. The foolish are lethargic, spiritually sleepy, casual, careless, unprepared, unenthusiastic, reactive and are caught unawares when the Lord comes or is sending them a word or message. The wise invest their time, talent, treasure wisely in the kingdom of God while the foolish fritter it away or bury both talent and treasure.

The wise build their lives so strong that it can weather or face a storm, however severe. The foolish build their lives for good times or good weather. The latter have a capacity only to enjoy good times and cannot bear tough or bad times. The foolish ignore the instructions of the Lord. The wise are diligent to always search for the Lord’s will and then go forth and do it willingly and enthusiastically. The foolish are not discerning. They are proud and arrogant. They boast of their earthly riches and exploits without a thought about their eternity. The wise find their security in their personal relationship with God through His Son Jesus. The foolish re ignorant of the existence of the Holy Spirit and pay no heed to Him. The wise fear the Triune God and listen with reverence and submission to the still voice of the Holy Spirit. The wise are ready to be tested and tried while the foolish do not enjoy challenges.

Scripture states that folly exists or thrives in the mouth of the foolish. The wise send their words and thoughts through many sieves or filters before they utter a word. The foolish cannot control either their appetite or desires or their emotions. They speak in haste and repent at leisure. They use their tongues to damage their prospects and not to advance it. They do not plan ahead and work in several directions without a sense of purpose. The wise are guided by the Lord in all their decisions. They discipline their appetite and restrain their emotions.