The writer of the Proverbs gives the following insight - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. The word fear is not an unhealthy fear that immobilizes people but rather it implies a healthy respect.
If these words are true then the opposite is true as well. If there is no reverence/respect for God, if there is no acknowledgement of Him there is no wisdom and understanding. To put it more bluntly, if there is no God consciousness or God awareness there is much stupidity!
One of my observations has been that there seems to be a proliferation of stupidity recently. One of my clients faces financial disaster and makes decisions that create even more difficulty. He has no God-awareness. Instead of seeking God's wisdom for his situation, he makes decisions based on his self-centered desires. As a result, stupidity abounds.
The stupidity is not just limited to the world "out there". I find it in the church world as well. Christians say and do stupid things under the guise of godliness. However, they have no God-awareness. When crisis arises, they panic instead of watching for the hand of God. In the place of panic they say and do stupid things that only magnify the crisis.
If we choose the way of self over the way of God, we are doomed to stupidity.
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