Albert Einstein was heard to say, “Only two things are infinite,
the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.”
Sadly, it does seem that far too often there is no limit to the
foolishness we get ourselves into—or the damage we create by our
foolishness and the choices it fosters.
It was in such a season of regret that David poured out his struggle
and complaint to God in Psalm 38. As he recounted his own failings, as
well as the painful consequences he was enduring because of those
failings, the shepherd-king made an insightful comment: “My wounds are
foul and festering because of my foolishness” (v.5). Although the
psalmist does not give us the details of those choices or of his
worsening wounds, one thing is clear—David recognized his own
foolishness as their root cause.
The answer for such destructive foolishness is to embrace the wisdom
of God. Proverbs 9:10 reminds us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning
of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Only by
allowing God to transform us can we overcome the foolish decisions that
cause so much trouble. With His loving guidance, we can follow the
pathway of godly wisdom.
Loving Father, forgive me for the seemingly
limitless capacity I have to be foolish. Teach me
in Your wisdom, so that my life might be pleasing
to You and a blessing to others around me.
limitless capacity I have to be foolish. Teach me
in Your wisdom, so that my life might be pleasing
to You and a blessing to others around me.
God’s wisdom is given to those who humbly ask Him for it.
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