The sermon explores the profound impact of even a small amount of foolishness, drawing from Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 to illustrate how folly can distort judgment, disrupt social order, hinder work, and damage households. It emphasizes the need for Christians to anchor their wisdom in Christ and His Word to avoid the dilution of godly wisdom by worldly foolishness.
- Foolishness misguides the heart: A little foolishness can lead one’s heart astray, causing errors in judgment and direction, contrasting the wise who are correctly guided.
- Foolish leadership disrupts society: Incompetent leaders elevated by folly can upend social order and harm communities.
- Foolishness impairs work and speech: Foolish actions and words can undermine productivity and lead to self-delusion.
- Foolishness harms the household: Inexperience and incompetence brought on by folly can curse and damage the home environment.
The remedy presented is to make Jesus and His Word the foundation of wisdom, guarding against worldly foolishness and embracing Christ’s wisdom for a life marked by godliness and discernment.
