A Fool to the World...

By Justin Jeffrey

It is better to be a fool to the world than to be a fool to God.

Those whom God counts as wise must be...

• United with Him - United as in the Body of Christ.
• Belief - one mind (I Corinthians 1:10). 
• Doctrine - one accord (Acts 2:1).
• Love - one Spirit (Galatians 5:22).
• Grudges have no place.
• Envy has no place.
• Our flesh is imprudent (foolish, unwise). Only God is prudent (wise).
• Flesh is foolish - bound to and for the "easy way."
• Following the flesh is folly.
• Fight the flesh - crucify, mortify, prune, purge.
• Flesh gets swallowed up in pride, self-will (me, my, mine).
• You're not perfect - Only God is perfect! - Once you realize that, you can move forward.
• "To Be Like Jesus" is the goal.
• God's Word says to love God more than the world and the things of the world. (I John 2:15-17; I Corinthians 1:26-31).
• We like to be thought of as strong and wise, but the world's wisdom and strength is foolishness with God.
• Our job (goal) is for our flesh to decrease so He can increase. We need to make room for Him to grow in us, filling us with His wisdom and strength.
• Learn how to love like Jesus loves.
• Stop judging! That's not our job!
• God can save anybody - and - He can use anybody!

Editor's Note: Justin serves as New Life's youth leader and is a blessing to our sound department, A willing worker, his faithfulness in multiple avenues of service mark him as a godly example in word and deed. We're proud of you, Justin!