My last post was to mention my sermon for this past Sunday was on the Wise vs the Otherwise (Foolish). I thought I would pass along to you the contrast I showed between the two.
The Wise
- Wise people listen to wise instruction. Pr.1:3
- Wise people fear the Lord. Pr.1:7; 3:7
- Wise people choose good company. 13:20; 12:26
- Wise people are not “edgy.” (They don’t see how close to sin they can get without giving in).
- Wise people watch their words. 16:23; 10:19
- Wise people seek to influence others to trust God. 11:30 “The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends.” (NLT)
The Otherwise (Foolish)
- Fools won’t learn from God’s Word.
- Fools can’t control their speech. 15:2
- Fools can’t control their temper. 12:16; 29:11
- Fools are proud and self-confident. 28:26; Jer.17:9
- Fools create problems not solve them.
The choice is easy is theory. In theory. But in reality? A bit harder. But worth it.
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