Quotes about Foolishness

What do we do when the foolishness of the cross actually makes more sense than the wisdom of the sword?

This generation is a generation of risk takers. And not all the risks taken will be seen as real faith. Some will come to light as steps of foolishness and presumption. But they must be taken just the same. How else can we learn? Make room for risk takers in your life that don't bat a thousand. They will inspire you to the greatness available in serving a great God.

Nothing is so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it to be expecting evil before it comes.

Sometimes the truth is stupid.

Solomon warned us not to rush into God's presence with words. That's what fools do. And often, that's what we do.

Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive, but a fool's eyes roam to the ends of the earth. Proverbs 17:24

When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

Lord, Your Word says that he who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe (Prov. 28:26). I've come to realize that I cannot trust in myself. My safety is in learning to trust in You, Lord.

God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God's weakness is stronger than human strength. 1 Corinthians 1:25

He was distinguished for ignorance; for he had only one idea, and that was wrong.

We were ensnared by the wisdom of the serpent; we are set free by the foolishness of God.

Be not foolish, O my soul, nor become deaf in the ear of thine heart with the tumult of thy folly. Hearken thou too. The Word itself calleth thee to return: and there is the place of rest imperturbable, where love is not forsaken, if itself forsaketh not.