Dead flies putrefy the perfumer's ointment, and cause it to give off a foul odor; so does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor. Ecclesiastes 10:1 Acting foolish is often seen as a common thing and just someone being silly. It is seen as harmless and acceptable, as long as it is... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 14:29 Anger–Slow Or Impulsive?
He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, but he who is impulsive exalts folly. Proverbs 14:29 Anger is something that very few people can completely escape from ever having. People respond in anger in different ways. How a person responds in anger gives an indication of the character of the person. Some are... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 5:23 No Discipline Equals Death
For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly. Proverbs 5:23 Discipline is the ability to make oneself do the right thing or to choose to not do something wrong, regardless of how hard that decision is. Athletes discipline themselves to work out and practice long and hard in their... Continue Reading →
Psalm 85:8 Listen And Don’t Turn Wrong
I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants--but let them not turn to folly. Psalm 85:8 Peace is something that most people want all over the world. They are searching for peace or ways to have peace. Yet, as they search for peace, it never... Continue Reading →
Psalm 69:5 God Already Knows
You, God, know my folly; my guilt is not hidden from you. Psalm 69:5 Doing something wrong is not uncommon for people. People do things wrong on a regular basis. They break the laws of the land or community all the time. Sometimes these are major infractions, while often they are minor ones, but either... Continue Reading →