Thor

 


        The movie Thor is about the Norse god of the same name who is exiled by his father to earth as a punishment for his “arrogance and stupidity.” What Thor did was betray a peace treaty Odin, his father and king of Asgard, had made with Jotunheim because Thor thought that Laufey, the king of Jotunheim, had done the same. Thor, along with his friends and brother, Loki, went to Jotunheim to fight out their differences. Thor thought that Laufey had sent a few of his soldiers to Asgard, Thor’s home, to steal a relic. The reality was that Loki, who had encouraged Thor saying he was right to retaliate, had enabled those soldiers to come into Asgard unnoticed, making himself a traitor to Asgard. Thor learns of Loki’s betrayal during his exile on earth when he learns of a lie that Loki had told him. It is throughout this fiasco that Thor proves himself a fool.

The Bible, specifically the book of Proverbs, has a lot to say about fools. Fools do what is right in their own eyes, ignoring advice (12:15). The fool is reckless and careless, throwing caution to the wind (14:16). The foolish man delights in expressing his own opinion, but not understanding (18:2). Chapter 28 verse 26 says “Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.” Finally, a fool gives full vent to his spirit, not holding anything back (29:11).


Thor displayed every bit of the foolish man as displayed in these passages. And it was heeding to wisdom that brought him deliverance from exile. At the end of the movie, Thor chose to have understanding towards his brother’s actions and ask for forgiveness even though he didn’t know what his fault against his brother was.


How have you been a fool lately? Have you been doing what is right in your own eyes while ignoring wisdom? Have you thrown all caution to the wind, making yourself reckless and careless? Do you try to force your opinions on others without pausing to hear them out? How can you respectfully hold back? Take some time to seek wisdom from the Lord, for He is the only pure source of wisdom.


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