Proverbs
Five Fools in Proverbs
Foolishness: the absence of wisdom. the absence of fear of God.
- The Simple Fool Proverbs 1:1-4; 7:6-7
- He has an open mind but no discernment Proverbs 22:3
- He lacks understanding Proverbs 7:6-7
- He fails to see the cause and effect sequences of life He may learn fear and understanding from the discipline of the scorning Fool Proverbs 19:25
- The Silly Fool Proverbs 7:22
- He becomes thick-headed Proverbs 10:21
- He despises instruction Proverbs 1:7
- He believes his way is right Proverbs 12:15
- You cannot argue with him Proverbs 29:9
- He becomes angry when things go wrong Proverbs 27:3
- His mouth often gets him in trouble Proverbs 20:3;10:14
- His reputation can be improved if he controls his tongue Proverbs 17:28
- The Sensual Fool Proverbs 10:23
- He does not lack mental capabilities, but rejects God's wisdom and is set on his own immediate pleasure and he glories in shame. Proverbs 13:19-20
- He appears to be prosperous and is the envy of other fools Proverbs 1:32
- He will not listen to counsel, but needs punnishment Proverbs 26:3
- He is unreasonable Proverbs 17:25
- The Scorning Fool Proverbs 1:22
- He has contempt for authorities and shows it by facial expressions. He shows abhorance toward people and ideas which contradict his conclusions Proverbs 1:22
- He mimics godly people in order to dishonor mock or ridiclule them for thier standards. He cannot respond to wisdom though he may desire it. Proverbs 14:6
- He should not be advised but disciplined and then separated from others Proverbs 9:7-8; 19:25; 21:11; 22:10
- The Stedfast Fool Proverbs 17:21
- He is a shame to his family Proverbs 17:21
- He is self-confident and close-minded Psalm 14:1
- He will creep into families, churches and lead away the simple and the weak Jude 4,12 He can only be dealt with by God
This Material compiled from Mr. Bill Gothard, in his Principles of Counselling Textbook Part II pgg 6-9
Don Callaway
Why build life on Bible
Proverbs 3:1-10
- It is the source of truth
- It is the source of growth
- It is the source of happiness
- It is the source of victory
- It is the source of hope
Marshall Mosley