What Kind of Fool are You?

“We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honorable, but we are despised.” (I Corinthians 4:10)

There are a number of fools in the Bible. There is the “atheistic fool” who declares in his heart that there is no God. He believes the universe just happened to come into existence. He does not believe in heaven, hell, judgment or the need for Christ Jesus. The hereafter is just a myth to him. (Psalm 14:1)

Then there is the “educated fool.” He professes himself to be wise and has become a fool, "And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. (Romans 1:22-32) God as He is proclaimed in the Bible is inadequate for the “sophisticated” mind of this educated fool.

There are those deceived by alcohol and strong drink. The Bible says, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.” (He is a fool). (Proverbs 20:1)

There is the “Rich Fool” of Luke 12:16-21 who lives for his wealth and selfishly hoards it to the neglect of his fellow man.

Our text mentions the “fools for Christ.” They have forsaken all to follow Jesus. They believe the Bible, they love Christ, whom they have not seen and faithfully assemble with other believers Sunday after Sunday. They pray to a God they cannot see and sing praises to the Son of God whom they haven’t seen. When they are mistreated they forgive the offender because they know they themselves have been forgiven by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

What kind of fool are you?