June 30th, 2025
by William Leich
by William Leich
May 21, 2025
“Be Willing to Look Foolish”
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.” 1 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV)
There aren’t many words that cut deeper than being called a “fool.” It feels like an insult—something meant to discredit or shame. And yet, Paul turns this idea on its head. He says if you want to be truly wise, you must be willing to look foolish in the eyes of the world.
That’s the paradox of faith.
To believe in what we can’t see, to give our lives to someone we can’t touch, to walk by faith and not by sight—this is foolishness to the world. And honestly, it always has been. The world mocked Noah for building an ark. They threw Daniel to lions for praying. The disciples were called uneducated and ignorant. Job’s wife told him to give up. Abraham’s family probably thought he was crazy when he packed up everything and left for a place he couldn’t name—all because he heard the voice of God.
To the outsider, it all looks ridiculous. Unreasonable. Out of touch. Even moronic. But in following Jesus—submitting to His voice and walking in His ways—we become wise in the eyes of the only One who truly matters.
That kind of faith leads to real transformation. Noah and his family were saved. Daniel experienced redemption in the lion’s den. Job saw restoration. Abraham became the father of faith. These men were considered fools by the world—but they were honored by God.
And that’s the challenge for us: Will we follow Christ even if it costs us credibility? Are we willing to look foolish for the sake of obedience? We must be. Because it is only in becoming "fools" in the world’s eyes that we become wise in God’s.
Reflection Question:
Where in your life might God be calling you to step out in faith—even if it looks foolish to others?
Prayer:
Lord, give me the courage to follow You, even when it doesn’t make sense to the world around me. Help me trust Your voice over the opinions of others. Make me wise in Your eyes as I learn to live by faith and not by sight. Amen.
“Be Willing to Look Foolish”
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.” 1 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV)
There aren’t many words that cut deeper than being called a “fool.” It feels like an insult—something meant to discredit or shame. And yet, Paul turns this idea on its head. He says if you want to be truly wise, you must be willing to look foolish in the eyes of the world.
That’s the paradox of faith.
To believe in what we can’t see, to give our lives to someone we can’t touch, to walk by faith and not by sight—this is foolishness to the world. And honestly, it always has been. The world mocked Noah for building an ark. They threw Daniel to lions for praying. The disciples were called uneducated and ignorant. Job’s wife told him to give up. Abraham’s family probably thought he was crazy when he packed up everything and left for a place he couldn’t name—all because he heard the voice of God.
To the outsider, it all looks ridiculous. Unreasonable. Out of touch. Even moronic. But in following Jesus—submitting to His voice and walking in His ways—we become wise in the eyes of the only One who truly matters.
That kind of faith leads to real transformation. Noah and his family were saved. Daniel experienced redemption in the lion’s den. Job saw restoration. Abraham became the father of faith. These men were considered fools by the world—but they were honored by God.
And that’s the challenge for us: Will we follow Christ even if it costs us credibility? Are we willing to look foolish for the sake of obedience? We must be. Because it is only in becoming "fools" in the world’s eyes that we become wise in God’s.
Reflection Question:
Where in your life might God be calling you to step out in faith—even if it looks foolish to others?
Prayer:
Lord, give me the courage to follow You, even when it doesn’t make sense to the world around me. Help me trust Your voice over the opinions of others. Make me wise in Your eyes as I learn to live by faith and not by sight. Amen.
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