Proverbs 18

Proverbs 18. How to Recognize a Fool

Verse 2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

6 A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites  a beating.

7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

Consider for a moment that you are the smartest, most intelligent human on earth. Wouldn't that be awesome. You would know what stocks to buy and when to sell. You would understand all things, know all things and nothing would surprise you! Sounds great! Or does it?

Solomon had no equal. There were none he could have an intelligent conversation with. There were none he could discuss politics, religion, or finances and whose opinion he valued. Solomon did not have or need a council of advisors, for who could advise the wisest man on earth? Compared to Solomon he was surrounded by fools! Can you imagine how he felt as he listened to the dribble issuing from the lips of the "wanna be's".

So how do you deal with those whose only right opinion is theirs? And what do you do about those whose lips are as abusive and abrasive as coarse sandpaper on an open wound? The answer, you don't! Fools will not hear your words nor receive instruction. If you have attempted in love to "show them a more excellent way" and they did not receive it, then back off and find a place of prayer and commit them to God! Ask Him to open their heart and the eyes of their understanding. You can't do it, only He can!

So give God something to bless, don't debate with fools, but rather pray for them! It will do good for both!

Rev. John Watford
Lead Pastor
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