Twila Paris - He is No Fool

[@jsharp1701]

One of the top three Christian songwriters of the past thirty years. Easily. So amazingly gifted. Thank you, Lord, for Twila Paris.

[@jasonlovelinpaul]

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 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 He is no fool, he is no fool

[@lillyjunke9395]

God bless u twila❤😂❤😂🎉😂❤😂❤

[@kayang4371]

One of my favorite Christian songs of all time and it brings me into tears each time I hear it.

[@DougWidger-g1o]

What a wonderful song.

[@scottieshaver9702]

I love Twila Paris.. please enjoy!

[@jdglass]

This is great. Twila Paris from the earlier days. And "He Is No Fool" is an AMAZING song. I would love to have the entire concert for myself. Thanks for posting this GodNControl.

[@nomoslogos]

That's a gem of a classic. Simple, heartfelt, and powerful. I miss the 80's...

[@axlcrush]

People like her, Bobby Michaels, Steve Green were people given exceptional singing voices, displayed true godliness of life and in their character and showed it in their singing. Wish there were more of such in the 2010s

[@danblumel]

Axl Crush: Bruce Carroll and Kieth Green.

[@hrw1936]

And the 2020s?

[@axlcrush]

God bless such a powerful testimony of a godly woman...we need more women today like that.

[@fixinggrace]

@ GodNControl. Haven't heard this song since the last Twila Paris concert in 1990. This song is about Jim Elliot and his ministry of the Auca Indians. These people killed him and vandalized his plane, but his wife still prayed for his murderers that they would come to Christ. They did. Praise Jesus!

[@MusicBoi74]

I had the honor to meet her many years ago, and she is just as beautiful as she appears on this recording!

[@dwightwil7110]

I love this song thanks for sharing it with us

[@johnhlychho]

Its really really Touching... Amen!

[@Stringfellow74]

This is one of Twila's many wonderfully amazing songs. She is truly a Godly Lady and a true follower of our Lord Jesus Christ and the songs that the Lord writes on her heart to sing are a true and wonderful testament to the Love of Jesus.

[@shonibareagbaoye6977]

Listening for the first time in 2021

[@madgegn]

I saw Twila in concert in the fall of 1987. I really enjoy her music, and I really appreciate her witness.

[@cristanq]

I remember attending this concert tour in Cincinnati, Feb. 24, 1989. It was a great concert, and a great end of a great week; just 4 days earlier, we saw Amy Grant's Lead Me On/Michael W. Smith's Eye to Eye tour in Dayton. Twila Paris is such an inspiring singer/songwriter!

[@Mlulu77]

Love it ,praise God....love Twila....

[@MichelleRocksOut]

I have never heard this one before. Its good. I love her piano music best. But all her music is amazing!

[@nomvulamaduna2012]

May Hr work in us what is pleasing to Him...

[@eflint1]

This is what a woman of God looks like. Modern Christian artists should pay attention.

[@danblumel]

eflint1: Unfortunately music like this is long ago forgotten, with the current drivel

[@BipolarPics]

now that's how a woman of God SHOULD dress! amen! all you focus on is the music.

[@chrisgfro1000]

the Missionary that wrote those word was found murdered in the mission field, those words were found in his journal

[@gaylejideofor6198]

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." -- Jim Elliott from Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliott

[@trapperjohn10]

Where was this concert at? It looks like the very same dress she was wearing at a concert she gave at Lake City Church in Madison, Wisconsin in the late 80's. She actually came to the church three times for a concert back in those years. We were so unbelievably blessed.

[@lillyjunke9395]

Its like the money is just paper & theres all kinds of programs where the government is giving it away plus unopened boxes in dumpsters, government write offs 😂❤😂❤

[@fixinggrace]

Yes, yes and yes I agree. Women should dress modestly and not bring undue attention to themselves.

[@twilafan]

Yeah, too bad it didn't make her "Greatest Hits" album. I wonder if it made the cut for Heart That Knows You...

[@t.d.joseph1986]

I cannot play this video anymore, does anyone know how I can get it?Many thanks

[@creolelady89]

@Funshine999 yes I noted that. I was responding to the top comments which where just 2 years ago. Did you note them?

[@judyb1169]

Does anyone know if this concert is available in its entirety anywhere? I love Twila's music! :)

[@MichaelJohnMUSlC]

the Joan of Arc of music!

[@jayayyyyy]

Let's pray she stays away from burning stakes!

[@fixinggrace]

@BludBaut Makes sense to me.

[@giovannisocal]

WOW , what a voice, Truly "VOX DEI", God Blessed her with a heavenly voice . and MAN, she's hot ! too bad she's married .

[@fixinggrace]

@joyacheri7 Now that you explained this, I get your point. Let's make one thing clear though. I am not legalistic or worry about what women wear simply because I make a comment that they should dress modestly (or even because I don't explain myself in my original comment, there simply isn't enough room for an essay on youtube). As for being seductive, perception is reality for most folks and this is why modesty is important. Ideally, this would not be the case.

[@fixinggrace]

@joyacheri7 I've been a Christian for 31 years and this doesn't mean that I'm not immune to sinning either (no one is). The Bible (if you recognize it, and no offense intended if you don't) also warns about causing others to sin. See Luke 17: 1-4, Galatians 6:2, Romans 15:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Corinthians 8: 4-13, Romans 14:14-21. Immodest dress is only one way to do that.

[@fixinggrace]

@joyacheri7 People are fallen and have a sin nature. This wasn't the case with Adam and Eve, so no clothes were necessary. When they decided to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (to be like God), they realized that they were naked and sewed together fig leaves. Without this fallen nature (and yes, I realize cultural differences, but this is a different story) there would be no need for clothes.

[@chrisgfro1000]

Twila is what Amy Grant would be if she had any integrity, Twila still on her first husband

[@fixinggrace]

@joyacheri7 You don't even know me from Adam and you choose to criticize the condition of my heart (would you say this to my face, in person? be honest). I'll try and afford you the courtesy you denied me nonethess. First of all, I don't set the standards, that's God's job. However, this isn't an excuse to be politically correct either. Read Romans 12:1; Ephesians 4:17-19; I Peter 3:1-5; 1 Peter 4:3, and 1 Timothy 2: 9-10. Good day.

[@creolelady89]

Meh nothing wrong with dressing modest,but dressing like you're wearing a tent is a whole other matter. It says for women to cover our heads in the Bible too. So should she do that?

[@jamesburns8285]

Yes!

[@peterpiperpuppets330]

we think she looks beautiful in a tent , as the women of the middle east in their djlavas, khaftans , saris ,

[@gnc623]

The covering in the Bible refers to long hair.

[@Yesica1993]

Anything to say about the content of this song? Or just complaining about whatever she's wearing?

[@creolelady89]

@@Yesica1993 honey this comment was 12 years ago.