1. Wisdom vs Being a Fool 1/29/2017
The word nâbâl used for fool denotes moral perversity, not mere ignorance or weakness of reason. ‘Folly’ is the opposite of ‘wisdom’ in its highest sense.
Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

2. Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

3. Proverbs 13:20
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

4. Psalm 14:1 - The fool says in his heart, “There is no God
Psalm 14:1 - The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. Psalm 53:1 - The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good.

5. Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:22 - How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?

6. Matthew 23:17
You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the gold sacred?

7. Luke 12:20
But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’

8. Romans 1:21-22
For although they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools,

9. Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:22 - How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?

12. Romans 14:1
Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling (passing judgment/sentence) over disputable matters (opinions or reasonings).

13. Strong Opinions In HFF’s World
Education choices including college
Family size
Traditional vs alternative medical choices
Dating and courtship
Diet and food choices
Recreation, TV, Movies, Sports
When young people should leave home
Music including worship styles
Fashion
_______________Fill in your favorite

14. Proverbs 2:1-15 Seek wisdom like silver The Lord gives wisdom
Wisdom will come into your heart
Deliver you from the paths of evil

15. For Our Consideration
Where are our daily actions and decisions taking us? Towards wisdom or becoming a fool?
How does a heart of thanksgiving help us avoid becoming a fool?
What role does pride play in leading us down the path of a fool?
How does dealing with debatable matters fit into this discussion?

16. Prayer Focus Thank You Lord for Your word that guides us into truth
Thank You Lord for Your grace that empowers us to walk with You
Thank You Lord for Your mercy that allows us to go on each day
Thank You Lord for Your Love that never runs out