"Folly" is the lack of good sense. We all have moments that are frivolous, fun, and nonsensical. We might engage in an "act of folly" from time to time because life would be utterly dull without sometimes having a little fun. However, to live a life of folly is altogether different. This is when our existence is spent seeking out only fun and pleasure. It leads to repeated quests for heightened sensory experiences looking for, at first, a new thrill-- but then after that-- a new fix. It leads us away from laying any sort of foundation or having long-term, stable relationships. It is not the way to prosperity. It is a road to ruin. Have fun, joke, play, and have some folly in your life, but do so against the backdrop of reason, self-control, and sobriety. Keep a straight course.
Readings: 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44; John 10:22-42; Psalm 116:1-19; Proverbs 15:20-21
