From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>
To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"
Sent: Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 4:45 AM
Subject: 4-1-22 THOUGHTS
4-1-22 THOUGHTS
In our world, we refer to the first of April as “April Fool’s Day”. Maybe some thought in this area is appropriate? I find it interesting that the word “fool” is only used twice in the Psalms.
78 times fool, or a form of it, is used in Proverbs. There is much learning here.
Ps 14:1 The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; There is no one who does good. (See Ps 53:1)
Pr 7:22 Suddenly he follows her As an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the discipline of a fool,
Pr 10:8 The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.
Pr 10:18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.
Pr 10:23 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
Pr 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Pr 12:16 A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Pr 13:16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly.
Pr 14:7 Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
Pr 14:16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Pr 15:5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.
Pr 17:10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.
Pr 17:16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense?
Pr 17:28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
Pr 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
Pr 18:6 A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.
Pr 18:7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
Pr 19:1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in speech and is a fool.
Pr 20:3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.
Pr 23:9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Pr 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Pr 28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
Pr 29:11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
Pr 29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Deut 32:4-6 "The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. 5 "They have acted corruptly toward Him, They are not His children, because of their defect; But are a perverse and crooked generation. 6 "Do you thus repay the LORD, O foolish and unwise people? Is not He your Father who has bought you? He has made you and established you.
My Prayer:
Father, may we absorb your wisdom totally. Keep us from foolishness. May your word light the path of our way. In the name of Jesus, Amen