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2. The April Fool
April 1 – a day of practical jokes
Brought to America by the British
Origin with Charles IX of France – 1564 – changed to Gregorian Calendar and moved beginning of year to January 1

3. The Ignorant Fool
Webster: Fool = Noun. 1. “a person lacking in judgement or prudence. 3a A harmlessly deranged person or one lacking in common powers of understanding. Vt. 1. To spend on trifles or without advantage: fritter away. 1a To spend time idly or aimlessly”

4. The Ignorant Fool
Psalm 14:1 – a Biblical fool
Atheists
Practical atheists
Those with false god(s)
Isaiah 44:9-20
Acts 17:16-22
Educate the ignorant fool

5. The Educated Fool
Romans 1:21-23
They claim to be wise, but are fools
Philosophers
Evolutionist “Science” teachers
1 Corinthians 1:18-25

6. Responding to Educated Fools
If “educated” but actually ignorant, then educate them with the gospel
If “educated” & arrogant – Matthew 7:6; 2 John 9
John 14:6; Phil. 2:10,11; Rev. 20:15
Don’t be intimidated, you have God & His Word – they only have themselves
1 Peter 2:13-15

7. The Apathetic Fool
Matthew 12:30; Revelation 3:15,16
If ignorant, challenge them with truth
If they refuse to believe – push them off the fence. Warn the of Hell & judgement
If a lukewarm Christian – warn them of Rev. 3:16, Heb. 12:4-11; 1 Cor. 3:12-15
Warn them of Matt. 7:21-29, 2 Cor. 13:5

8. The Wise Fool
1 Corinthians 1:18-31; 4:10
The world considers believers to be fools
The more faithful you are to God & His word, the more fanatical the world views you.
1 Corinthians 11:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17

9. The Example of Jim Elliot
“Make me Thy Fuel, Flame of God”
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose”
“When it comes time to die – make sure that all you have to do is die”

10. Conclusions
Matthew 16:24-27
What type of fool are you?
Ignorant?
Or Wise? – A fool for Jesus Christ
Educated?
Apathetic?

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