In this sermon, Reverend Oma Williams teaches that Jesus is “the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians 1:24), and that wisdom isn’t distant. Reverend Oma explains that if we truly want to increase this year, we must learn to recognise and obey the voice of wisdom, because God’s people are meant to follow His voice—not the voice of strangers (John 10:27). We identify three dangerous mindsets that resist God: the simple (uninformed and easily influenced), the mockers (scoffers who sneer at correction), and the fools (those who reject right thinking and godly behaviour), warning that complacency and pride can quietly shipwreck one's life.
We discuss Samson’s downfall through gullibility (Judges 16), Rehoboam’s costly rejection of wise counsel (1 Kings 12), the rich fool who hoarded without eternity in view (Luke 12:16–21), and the prodigal son’s collapse before repentance (Luke 15:13–17). She also highlights how mockery and spiritual arrogance are never harmless (2 Kings 2:23–24; Nehemiah 2:19; Luke 16:14), and contrasts foolish pride with the God-given wisdom placed in mankind—able to “tunnel through the rock” and bring hidden treasures to light (Job 28:1–11), while the ostrich is used as a striking picture of careless pride (Job 39:13–19). This sermon is a call to maturity: choose wisdom, fear the Lord, and stay teachable—because when you listen, your life doesn’t just improve… it shines, and people will see the difference and be drawn to God.
