RTW July 2

A Quick Word from Wendy

 

 

Arguing With A Fool

Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are.
Proverbs 26:4
Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools, or they will become wise in their own estimation.
Proverbs 26:5

 

 

My Takeaways

Something Old

Singing cheerful songs to a person with a heavy heart is like taking someone’s coat in cold weather or pouring vinegar in a wound. Proverbs 25:20

I need to remember this when I sing and spread happy cheer to one who isn’t ready to receive it.

I need to remember this.

Something New

kes-eel’  (kes- eel) fool:

stupid fellow (lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind), dullard (insensitive), fool (a person who lacks judgment or sense)

First and foremost: be prayed up and studied up

Determine

  • is someone in danger or harm
  • who you are answering
  • the value of the argument
  • whether or not you have the right answer
  • the reason for your response to their argument

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Something to Do

Be ready, but also be wise.

 

 

 

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One Comment

  1. First – I want to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE your outdoor lessons, Wendy. And I’m assuming that is your front porch – it is lovely!

    All these same verses (and more!) stood out to me. And the lesson really hit home as usual. I always feel (still) that I need to prove that I’m right – state my case and convince others. Even more so now that I have escaped from a church steeped in heretical teachings – I want so much to pull people out and I have been coming across so strong and forceful and yes, argumentative. And even though I’m using Scripture to try to convince them, I’m seeing just how judgmental my HEART is. I literally am thinking of them as fools. So it’s a fine line as they ARE in danger and being led straight into the darkness – and they are my friends – but maybe I need to just pray for them.

    I am praying for the Lord to change my argumentative nature – and trust that He will. Set a guard over my mouth, Lord!!

    Proverbs 25:20 – This is also an area that I am challenged. I tend to want to make others feel better so in the past I would I try to convince them to make “positive confessions” (part of the culture I was in). Sometimes I just need to allow others to be where they are at …. and ALWAYS trust that the LORD will lead them beside still waters. That’s not my job!

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