I'd Rather Be Stupid

I'd Rather Be Stupid
(C) 2016 Lee Lumley
I'd rather be stupid with basic knowledge of Christ
Than understand the deepest truth and know not to apply it
I'd rather be stupid, begging for guidance
Than a leader of men made of pride and angry rants
I'd rather be stupid with hope in my words
Than amaze and astound with exegesis profound but love be a bi-word
For knowledge is useless and wisdom is lost
If not for the image, in me, of the cross
I'd rather be stupid and know only this
That Jesus was crucified, died, is alive and I'm His
For what good is knowledge if men are put off?
And what good is scripture if my life makes them scoff?
Who am I to "thy kingdom come"
If my perceived greatness shadows your son?
For knowledge is useless and wisdom is lost
If not for the image, in me, of the cross
Dear Lord hear my prayer, this my simple plea
Remove all I've learned and give me the wisdom of stupidity