DAILY MANNA DAILY DEVOTIONAL
THE PRICE OF FOOLISHNESS
18TH ,APRIL 2022
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalm 101-104
TEXT:
Proverbs 18:1-17
1 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;He rages against all wise judgment.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.
3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.
9 He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;The righteous run to it and are safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
17 The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
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KEY VERSE: Proverbs 18:7
“A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.”
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Watch your thoughts; watch your tongue!
THE MESSAGE:
Someone wrote, "A little foolishness can override a lot of wisdom. You can make a hundred - a thousand - wise choices and decisions, and one foolish decision can undo them all and haunt you for the rest of your life. When it comes to foolishness, a little goes a long way. It can hijack your reputation and be the thing everyone remembers you for."
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Our passage reveals the impact of foolishness on people. Because fools do not seek understanding, they naturally become limited and disadvantaged. A major area where foolishness proves costly for many is in communication. A "fool's mouth" can bring him strokes and ultimately serve as his destruction.
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It is erroneous to think that only sinners can be foolish. Many so-called disciples today are like the five foolish virgins. They miss the best of life, loose great opportunities and suffer unnecessary hardships. They also fail to make proper preparations for the coming of the Bridegroom. Some others are like the Galatian Christians. They run the Christian race with carnal methods. Paul was aware of this challenge and he warned the Ephesian Christians against "foolish talking" (Ephesians 5:4). He equally told Timothy to avoid foolish questions.
It takes true humility to enjoy the best of God's provisions for daily living. We must make conscious effort to seek divine wisdom in order to please God and make the best of our gifts and talents. That is the way to enjoy our lives here and fulfil our mission. That is the way God wants His children to live. May you be one of God's wise children today.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Touch my heart and tongue and let the fruit of my tongue be only wisdom
2. Purge all folly in my heart that translate to folly in the tongue
3. Let me be growing in knowledge and wisdom that will be reflecting in the use of my tongue
Make our tongues, as your children, a well of life and cut off all folly
DO HAVE A BLESSED DAY
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