Prov 26:1-5 – Fools, Faith! And 3 systems of religious belief.
Hulan Bass (Date Unknown). The following are a few points from his message: (Don't forget to search for and finish by listening to side 2.)
Brother Hulan asks, “What do you think this town, or this county, or this city thinks of this 3-day meeting? That’s the most fool-hearty thing there is…to do what we’re doing.”
Rationalist – your own mind's criteria
Empiricist – The Scientific system (sensory system)
Faith System – We walk by Faith…not by sight…(eliminates the prior two systems)
Faith system leading to what he enters upon….
Faith is the greatest evidence! Isn't that ironic? It's not what you see physically, but what is not seen… Invisible things are clearly seen and understood by things that are made! Praise God, even His eternal power!
A faith system established by the Bible is the proper category before you can visualize what Solomon is saying. Why, because even some Christians see another walking by faith and call it foolish!
Psalm 14:1 – The fool, in his heart, says, “There is no God.” What good comes out of a man’s heart…like foolishness, that “defiles the man,” by nature carnal aliens! (1 Cor. 2:14).
The new birth produces faith, and once it does, a new course will guide you toward God, faith, and trust in what God says! Away from a fool without knowledge, thought, or foolishness because of newfound faith in the heart! And then, there are fools without gospel knowledge, and due to ignorance of Christ and the gospel, are found foolish. (1 Cor. 15:36). We can easily fall into that trap…as professing Christians…just like the Corinthians, and any unbelievers. We can be a fool toward Christ! Do you believe God redeemed you? Yes, surely. Do you believe it’s a finished work? Or does chance and opportunity suggest the need for a man to do something for eternal redemption? That’s how a child of God can be foolish in thinking rationally.
Lastly, is it not better to be a fool for Christ? (1 Cor 4:10-). YES, agree with the Gospel of God, and the faith of your brethren.
LISTEN TO ALL THE DETAILS from brother Hulas' sermon. Are you wise after the flesh, or are you a fool for Christ – the wisest thing you can do! Does your heart burn for truth in Christ – that’s God’s wisdom! And Christ is unto you – by His presence, peace and the power of a sound mind!
IN MEMORY OF ELDER HULAN BASS, WHO PASSED INTO THE GLORY-WORLD ON JUNE 15, 2026. THANK GOD FOR GIVING HULAN BASS TO HIS CHURCH, FOR THE EDIFICATION AND UNITY OF THE BRETHREN AND THE GLORY OF GOD ALMIGHTY, IN CHRIST JESUS.
