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He Is No Fool
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Aug 11, 2026 updated
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Twila Paris's song "He Is No Fool" reflects on the paradox of following Christ, inspired by the martyr Jim Elliot's words. It tells of individuals who, despite worldly advantages, choose to surrender everything for the sake of Jesus, seeing eternal treasure in a soul. The lyrics contrast earthly wisdom with heavenly perspective, affirming that those who give up what they cannot keep to gain what they can never lose are truly wise. The song encourages listeners to abandon their lives for Christ, emphasizing that such a choice is not foolish but the highest wisdom.
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There once was a man born of high circumstance
Heir to advantage, He had every chance to succeed
But light from the cross made his dreams appear small
And to their surprise he went far from it all
For the love of his Savior, for one priceless jewel
They could not understand so they called him a fool
He is no fool
If he would choose
To give the thing he cannot keep
To buy what he can never lose
To see a treasure in one soul
That far outshines the brightest gold
He is no fool, He is no fool
He is no fool, He is no fool
There once was a boy who could run like the wind
Given to lead, every man was his friend at the line
But light from the cross made his race appear small
And to their amazement, he followed the call
For the love of his Savior, for one priceless jewel
They could not understand so they called him a fool
He is no fool
If he would choose
To give the thing he cannot keep
To buy what he can never lose
To see a treasure in one soul
That far outshines the brightest gold
He is no fool, He is no fool
He is no fool, He is no fool
Show me the fool who abandons his life
To walk in the steps of our Lord Jesus Christ
He is no fool
If he would choose
To give the thing he cannot keep
To buy what he can never lose
To see a treasure in one soul
That far outshines the brightest gold
He is no fool, He is no fool
He is no fool, He is no fool