Sunday Sermons - Old Du Quoin Baptist Church

The fool makes a sport and a game out of sin.

But scripture tells us that we are to mourn over our sin. We should be heartbroken over sin and turn to Christ for forgiveness.

The fool acts often rashly or impulsively. He makes statements or decisions based on limited information or little time. He does not weigh the cost of things and make decisions wisely.

This is the symptom of a heart that is ruled by the flesh and not be the spirit. As humans, our only way out of living according to the flesh is the receive the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ.

A fool often presents an image of himself that is not entirely accurate. Whether is be boasting of his own greatness or deceptively hiding his flaws.

The Gospel provides us with an answer to this. All our flaws are exposed before God, all our best works are like filthy rags before Him. We have nothing to boast of.

At the same time, we have no need to hide, because even at our worst, Christ died for us. He paid the penalty for our sin and raises us up in glory.

In Christ, there is no need to present a false image, because we are simultaneously humbled and exalted.

The Bible tells us that the fool does not control his speech. A fool speaks excessively, recklessly, and self-destructively.

The wise man speaks in wisdom. But ultimately, the wise man knows that wise speech only comes from a changed heart in Jesus Christ.

While we often are very accepting of anger in our culture, the Bible gives us a different picture.

Anger betrays a lack of trust in the Lord that Christians are not to participate in.

Ultimately, we can draw from the wonderful example of a God who is slow to anger and abounding in Mercy.

Scripture tells us that the fool hates correction. Not only does he ignore corrective advice, but he resents it. The fool interprets correction as an attack.

The wise, however, desire correction because they know that it is for their benefit and for God's glory.

The fool is one who places his confidence in himself, which leads to ruin. The wise places his confidence in the Lord.

The fool says in his heart there is no God. This is more than just an intellectual rejection of God, but is also a practical atheism.

We ought to examine ourselves and determine if we have been rejecting God with our heart posture.

We are beginning a new sermon series in which we will explore the biblical descriptions of a fool and what the wise alternatives are.

Every year when the new year comes around, we tend to think of renewal and second chances.

People often make New Year's resolutions as a way to lean into this time of new things.

These are good things, but we must recognize that only Jesus Christ brings renewal. He is the God that makes all things new.