No one can ever say that he has never made a mistake or has acted foolishly, or even coming close to stupidity.
So, it is understandable that we had been foolish at times and even called ourselves “stupid”.
When we can accept that in ourselves, then we also need to accept that in others.
To make the same mistake twice may also be acceptable, but to make the same mistake more than that is certainly questionable.
Besides that, if we know what is the wise and better thing to do, and yet not wanting to do it, is foolish.
In the gospel parable, the difference between the wise and the foolish bridesmaids is action.
The wise bridesmaids knew what was needed to be prepared for the unexpected and they got down to doing it.
The foolish bridesmaids saw what was done but just didn’t bother about it.
But wisdom is not just about knowing what was needed and to get on with doing it.
The 1st reading tells us about another wisdom as it says this: The language of the cross may be illogical to those who are not on the way to salvation, but those of us who are on the way see it as God’s power to save.
When we understand the meaning of the Cross, and accept to carry the crosses that come along in life, then Jesus will grant us the wisdom to see the power of salvation in the Cross.