On April 1st, the world celebrates dupery with good, (mostly) harmless fun. But beyond pranks and jokes, there is a deeper kind of foolishness—one that ensnares the human heart when it chases fleeting trends instead of eternal truth.
Shockingly, I too am human. 😁 I, too, am susceptible to foolishness, prone to follow my own whims and desires rather than eternal wisdom. I am not above the need for correction and realignment to truth.
I say this sincerely: I know what it means to be a fool. I don't want to be a fool.
Throughout history, societies have rallied around ideologies and personalities, believing them to be the pinnacle of wisdom. From the Greek sophists to modern influencers, the voices of culture rise and fall, each declaring new moralities, redefining virtue, and often contradicting those who came before.
In every era, there is a spirit of the age—an insistence that "this time, we have it right." Yet, history tells a different story. What was once considered virtuous becomes outdated. Yesterday’s heroes become today’s villains. The moral tides shift, leaving those who built upon them scrambling for solid ground.
The Bible speaks often of the danger of following human wisdom apart from God. Proverbs 14:12 warns:
"There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death."
And Paul, writing to the Corinthians, reminds us:
"For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, ‘He catches the wise in their craftiness,’ and again, ‘The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.’" (1 Corinthians 3:19-20)
If wisdom is to be found, it must be in something unchanging. The words of Christ ring true today just as they did two millennia ago:
"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." (Matthew 24:35)
Truth does not evolve with public opinion. It is not determined by consensus or dictated by the latest thought leaders. It is anchored in the nature and character of God Himself.
A true fool is not the one who gets tricked on April 1st but the one who builds his life on the shifting sands of human trends rather than the firm foundation of truth.
As the psalmist declares:
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding." (Psalm 111:10)
So, how do we avoid "foolishness" – in the truest sense of the word?
Test Every Idea Against Scripture – Do not accept cultural norms without weighing them against God’s unchanging truth.
Seek Wisdom That Lasts – Dedicate time to understanding timeless principles instead of getting caught up in the latest thought trends or persuasive rhetoric.
Follow Christ, Not the Shifting Tide – Avoid seeking approval from anyone—or any collective body—whose moral compass is always changing.
On this April Fool’s Day, let us be reminded that the greatest foolishness is not being deceived by a prank but by a culture that rejects the very source of truth.
Let's be wise and seek what endures.
On a lighter note, have you ever been pranked on April 1st? I'd love to hear your stories. 😁
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