Wednesday, September 30, 2009

F is for Foolish

1.Lacking or exhibiting a lack of good sense or judgment...

Foolish? Am I foolish? I hope not. For the last week and a half in our family Bible study, we've been studying Proverbs. We've been learning about wisdom and seeing the contrasts between wisdom and foolishness. Proverbs 1:7 says "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Fools despise discipline. Sometimes I bristle at discipline, but do I despise it. I'd better not. For it is far better to fear God and heed wisdom now than it is to try and find wisdom elsewhere when I need it...

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