When Fools Rule: Living with Wisdom in a Broken World | Ecclesiastes 10:5-7

Fools are in charge. The wise are ignored. The lazy get ahead. The hardworking are overlooked. Ever feel like the world is completely upside down? You’re not imagining it—Solomon saw it, too.

Welcome to The Daily, where we go through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day.

Today, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes 10:5-7:

There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler: folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place. I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking on the ground like slaves. — Ecclesiastes 10:5-7

Solomon calls out a harsh reality—leadership often fails. The wrong people rise to power, while those with wisdom and integrity are pushed aside. Those who should be leading walk on foot, while those unworthy ride high.

Sound familiar? We see it everywhere. Corruption, incompetence, and arrogance seem to win. Loud voices drown out truth. Hard work and wisdom take a backseat to shortcuts and self-promotion. But should we be surprised? A broken world rewards the wrong things.

So, how do we live in an upside-down world without losing heart? How do we stay faithful when foolishness is celebrated and righteousness is ignored?

Three things to remember:

⚡️ Prepare for Poor Leadership – People and the systems they build are flawed. Instead of being shocked, be steadfast (1 Tim. 2:1-2).

⚡️ Persevere in Personal Integrity – We may not control who gets promoted, but we can control how we live (Col. 3:23).

⚡️ Put Trust in our Preeminent King – The world’s chaos is temporary. Jesus will set all things right (Rev 21:5).

Stay firm, stay faithful, and stand for what’s right—no matter how upside-down the world seems.

#WisdomOverFolly, #GodsKingdomPrevails, #FaithOverFrustration

ASK THIS:
When have you felt overlooked despite doing the right thing?
How can you guard your heart against bitterness in an unjust world?
What habits help you stay steadfast in personal integrity?
How does trusting in Christ’s ultimate justice change your perspective on today’s leadership failures?
DO THIS:
Stay faithful in your integrity, even when the world seems to reward the wrong things—God sees and honors your perseverance.

PRAY THIS:
Lord, when the world seems upside-down, help me to remain steadfast in wisdom and integrity. Remind me that Your justice is sure, and Your kingdom will set all things right. Amen.

PLAY THIS:
Fool's Gold.