Psalm 14:1 “The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; there is no one who does good.”
WRONG BELIEFS
I know, I know. You are probably saying, “You shouldn’t use that word “stupid.” Well, it just so happens that the Hebrew word nabal means just that – stupid, foolish. Do you remember David’s wife, Abigail? Her first husband was named Nabal. He was named properly as he was foolish and stupid.
But look at this verse. It says anyone who doesn’t believe in God is stupid or foolish. That may seem harsh, but I didn’t say it. God did. The world tells us we are stupid for believing in God. They say we are deceived and weak for believing such an entity exists. They just don’t get it. They will continue to do no good and to mock their very Creator.
TEACHING MOMENT
Now, I agree we shouldn’t use that word “stupid” around our children, and we certainly shouldn’t call them that name or allow them to use it toward others. However, we should make sure they know that God considers anyone foolish who refuses to believe in Him. How does a fool stop being a fool? He gets educated. He learns the truth. And our children need to be taught how to share this truth, this stupid eraser, with someone.
Truth erases ignorance if it’s accepted. Stupidity can be “healed” if the person will hear and believe. What better lesson for our children to learn and experience. How I long for all God’s children to learn the truth.
So, let me ask you a question. Are you stupid? Are you foolish? “Wow, Carl, that’s kind of harsh.” God says you are if you refuse to believe in Him. Are you tired of feeling that way? Then simply take Him at His word. Let Him educate you. Let Him show you the truth. But you must accept it.
A Moment In Time 