Ignorance of God is Foolishness.

“For all men who were ignorant of God were foolish by nature; and they were unable from the good things that are seen to know him who exists, nor did they recognize the craftsman while paying heed to his works.” (Wisdom 13:1)

According to our first reading today, we are being foolish when we deny God’s existence given that we can clearly see what God has created around us. St. Paul would add: “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. Ever since the creation of the world, his invisible nature, namely, his eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.” (Romans 1:19-21)

After reflecting on the above, the great intellectual colossus, St. Thomas Aquinas, came up with five solid proofs of God’s existence. They are:

1,. The Proof from MOTION.

2., The Proof from EFFICIENT CAUSE.

3., The Proof from NECESSARY VS. POSSIBLE BEING.

4., The Proof from DEGREES OF PERFECTION or BEAUTY.

5., The Proof from DESIGN.

As the book of Wisdom asserts: “If through delight in the beauty of these things men assumed them to be gods, let them know how much better than these is their Lord, for the author of beauty created them.” (Wisdom 13:3).

In our Gospel passage, Jesus makes us understand that we do not know the day or the hour when we would be called to give an account of our lives. Just as it is foolishness to deny God’s existence, it is even greater foolishness to ignore God’s instructions on how we ought to live our lives. The world would surely end but we no one knows when this would happen. Jesus says that there will be no sign or warning as in the time of Noah, people went about their daily activities or in the time of Lot. The best preparation we can have for that time is doing God’s will right now.

Let us Pray: Lord Jesus, may I offer my very life in service to you and whenever you choose to call me, may I be found worthy of heaven. Amen.

Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. God bless you. (Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time. Bible Study: Wisdom 13:1-9, Psalm 19 and Luke 17:26-37).

Foolishness.