Petra - Fool's Gold Lyrics






[Based on 1 Corinthians 1:21-25, Revelation 21:18]

Some say this life I live is only foolishness
No waiting pot of gold in the faith that I possess
But the treasures of this life will slowly turn to dust
And this fool will find His gold in the Savior that I trust

Fool's gold - it's waiting in a crown
Fool's gold - in a city coming down
I'll leave the gold I can't afford
For the higher prize I'm pressing toward
I'll preach the foolish cross of Christ
And wait for my reward
Fool's gold

The wisdom of the cross - is easy to receive
But only foolishness - to them that don't believe
They may say that I'm a fool for the cross that I proclaim
But the gold that I must seek won't be found in earthly fame

When the crowns of gold all lay before His feet
Then the worthy Lamb of God is the treasure we will keep
Some may call me foolish - some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of men
Than a fool in the eyes of God





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  1. B.... B....

    sing it,john.

  2. J.... ....

    Something about the ending, 3:50 onward, always had a feel to it that reinforces the point of pushing toward the higher prize and letting go of materialism.

  3. B.... B....

    good song

  4. D.... D....

    God bless Petra

  5. N.... R....

    Listening April 2019. Petra rocks. Haha, get it? Thumbs up brothers and sisters.

  6. A.... T....

    Qué recuerdos. Lindos por cierto. Petra 💖💖

    A.... T....

    English: hallelujah

  7. A.... F....

    Petra la mejor banda del rock cristiano con un verdadero mensaje, solo en sus melodía se puede sentir la presencia!

  8. J.... H....

    Trust God And Do Not Trust In Men People Humans ...

  9. M.... B....

    love this song

  10. D.... M....

    Ótima música!

  11. J.... L....

    My mom had alot of petra music before she died in 1996

  12. M.... J....

    awesome...yeah I rather b a fool for Jesus than the world. Some day all this is going to pass, the Lord said to his disciples see all these stones will b thrown down in Matthew 24, also Jesus said all, everything will pass away, but my word shall not pass away. if we say we love Jesus & follow him we r in Jesus, but if we say I'm going to follow & love Jesus, but not do his will & not follow him then we r liers. We r not only lying to ourselves, but a lier. there is not kingdom in heaven for liers, nor other commandments we break. Jesus is there to forgive us, but we can't continue to be sinning. We need to repent truthfully & begin to walk w/God that others will see it to, to come to Christ Jesus.

  13. N.... M....

    good song and message!

  14. s.... a....

    Lindas músicas, nos elevam a refletir...

  15. A.... P....

    Petra's message always inspires! Never expires!

  16. W.... ....

    To cast God aside is no guarantee of being called wise. No matter what we do, we are likely to be fools. Given that, why should we not aspire to be God's fools?

    He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.

    W.... ....

    Logically, not all gods are created equal. We cannot consider the Mayan gods who demanded beating human hearts to be on the same level with the God who demands that we "circumcise" our own heart (i.e. commit it fully to Him). A quick winnowing of impossible gods will quickly show you the One God who really exists, even if you miss the obvious clue that only one God is named "I Am."

    Or you can take the short course, and pray that the One God who actually is will reveal to you which of the many supposed gods He is.

    W.... ....

    Don't need a sky wizard thanks. Too much logical fallacy in the Christian Myth

    W.... ....

    Everyone says that until you ask them to think about it logically. Then suddenly they have no time for such things. But I wouldn't want to push you beyond your pre-defined notions.

    W.... ....

    Some seed is thrown by the wayside, where it’s eaten by the birds. Some on the rock where it can’t grow. Some in shallow earth where it can’t take deep roots and withers away. And some falls onto good soil.

    Jesus was a smart guy. Was he who he allegedly claimed to be? No one can prove it. But consider that the “Christian myth” isn’t the same thing as the faith preached by Jesus. They didn’t have the Bible in his time, and if you listen to his words, whatever Jewish scripture he quoted, it was always to serve HIM rather than him serving scripture. There is no reason to confine yourself to the all or nothing dichotomy. You can accept the truth that shines through the Red Letters without accepting things like a global flood.

    W.... ....

    @EliteTeamKiller what do you mean by "Christian myth"?

  17. W.... H....

    The foolishness of pursuing earthly wealth. It is temporary.

  18. C.... ....

    "Some may call me foolish, some may call me odd, but I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man then a fool in the eyes of God!"

    C.... ....

    +CrimsonVagabond Amen !

    C.... ....

    +CrimsonVagabond I think that's the best line in the whole song. The world's opinion of us means nothing compared to how God sees us.

    C.... ....

    Pascal's Wager?

    C.... ....

    CrimsonVagabond .My favorite lyric from all the Petra songs!

  19. n.... ....

    I didn't mean for it to turn into a time index... I Corinthians Chapter 1, Verse 18.

  20. n.... ....

    @ThePrayerwarrior777: I would have guessed I Corinthians 1:18.

  21. P.... C....

    Those chimes in the bridge....OOOOOOOO

  22. A.... S....

    Hey Unknown Petra fan, could you maybe make this album and your others playable on iOS?

  23. D.... R....

    Only one life will soon be passed - only what's done for Christ will last!
    We as Christians have this life on earth to lay up treasure in heaven. People who are sold out for Christ are often thought of as fools by the rest of the world... but some day we will be with our precious Savior in eternity. May we preach with passion and in the power of His Holy Spirit the true pure gospel that is the power of God for salvation to all who will believe on Him!

  24. N.... ....

    Great song uplifting

  25. J.... B....

    One of the deepest, most Bibical-based songs in CCM. Still, comes across as non-preachy. Harmonies are truly amazing.

  26. S.... L....

    Sounds a bit 80's, but powerful stuff! This world offers little in happiness, and nothing in the form of stability! I will stand on the Rock!

  27. T.... M....

    Abraham was (waiting) for a city with foundations, Whose builder and Maker was God".

  28. w.... ....

    I remember being teased in Jr. high about being a christian and how I was stupid for beliving in something that can't be seen. to which I replied "I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man than a fool in the eyes of God!" never made fun of me after that

  29. i.... ....

    eternity's a LONNNNNNNNG time..

    that ought to scare the hell out of anyone! lol but seriously, if you ponder on a daily and nightly basis just HOW long eternity means, who on earth would want to be separated from the love of god?

    call me a fool, but i'm aiming for the prize.. :)

  30. E.... A....

    This is one of the best songs of Petra ..
    Back to the Street ... I am a big fan of that album and
    Fool's Gold is the best song.

  31. H.... ....

    "Some may call me foolish - some may call me odd
    But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of men
    Than a fool in the eyes of God"

    I couldn't have said it better myself!

    Greetings from Norway!

  32. R.... S....

    great message. it's always good to know that even when you are pretty much broke you can build a fortune in heaven!

  33. c.... ....

    A great anointed song by an honest Christian.

  34. E.... W....

    @bhindthosegreeneyes I know what you mean but Jesus is a friend that sticks closer than a brother he loves you and knows what your going through he is and will carry through it all keep the faith in his name God bless you much love in Jesus

  35. B.... ....

    @bhindthosegreeneyes A Norwegian minister once asked: If The Lord feels distant, who do you think moved away from whom? Sometimes the Lord leeds us througt rough terrain just to make us realize which one to trust: The One that never leaves ya, or those who left? Even Paul and John the Baptist had to experience this. Here's a song to you with a message from Heaven: I'll Never Let Go Of Your Hand - Don Francisco (search for it, YT didn't accept the link) God Bless You, friend :o)

  36. b.... ....

    I love it, this is my 2nd fav by Petra. Long time no hear. I'm so glad I found your channel. :-)

  37. i.... ....

    happydey, your comment and this song reminds me of a what a dear friend told me long before i decided i knew i would follow christ.

    i said, what's the point of living your way vs living any other?

    he said, if your way is right, when you die, you have nothing, but if my way is right, then i have inherited everything i could ever want.

    that stayed with me and still does.

  38. J.... T....

    i like this song...
    praise god