Hot Topics: Foolishness
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Proverbs 18:2 (ESV)
Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool.
Proverbs 10:23 (ESV)
If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
Proverbs 29:9 (ESV)
Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring…
2 Timothy 2:23-24 (ESV)
Among dangerous mindsets (and people), foolishness is a serious matter… with extensive warnings in the Bible. But…
Pranksters believe it’s simply silly fun, like when little kids laugh about a fart! (With 3 grandsons, I’ve been there and done that.) Sometimes, their jokes grew legs and got ugly. We called it “bad silly” and made them stop.
Foolishness is found in different groups:
Naive and/or unsupervised children, who lack love, wise parents, and discipline.
Stubborn and opinionated adults, who may have some knowledge, but no wisdom.
Evil people who enjoy causing harm and live out the name-tag of “hell-raisers.*
Bottom line:
God tells us not to mix or fuss with fools. If you’re with someone (or among a group), clearly walking or talking foolishness (and you see a harmful spark igniting)...
Douse it QUICKLY or turn around and leave. Do NOT argue or enter a debate. You can’t “win” with those who have no wisdom.
Actors, models, and talent for Christ:
Don’t be “fooled” by men who say they're Christians, but display NO EVIDENCE of wisdom, especially those who try to scare you about the “evils of entertainment.”
Because you know that ‘God so loved the world..’ and because Christ says it’s your mission field.
Hot Topics: Foolishness (Part 25)
* Fascinating (and wise) AI Overview
* Fool, Foolishness, Folly - Bible Meaning & Definition - Baker's Dictionary (This link is a fascinating (and short) deep dive into fools, foolishness and the original Hebrew and Greek words/meanings.) Since foolishness is such a serious sin, a danger of hellfire sin, and a seemingly lost cause to reason with one… we’re wise to consider this subject more than most of us do.
* What does the Bible say about foolishness? | GotQuestions.org
NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God! We’re all called to be actors (action stars) for Jesus. We’re all called to be models of Jesus. We all have gifts, talents, and a commission to multiply them in the world for His glory.
P.S. NO DEVOTION, PREACHER, or SERMON… can begin to replace personal time in the Bible. I wholeheartedly and clear-headedly recommend DAILY BIBLE READING.
WARNING: Don’t focus on your favorite verses, because taken out of context, they’re often misinterpreted. I plead with you to READ AT LEAST 1 BIBLE CHAPTER DAILY. How long does it take? An average of 5 to 10 minutes!