Here in these verses Solomon seems to be in a rather "cheery" mood and just kind of bounces around giving advice on various decisions and issues we face in life...
" There are people who tend to be "loners", that still hear the voice of another in need. Then, there are "loners" who wish to be entirely left alone, caring only about themselves, which is quite pitiful,wretched, and selfishly stupid.
Fools in life have become that way because of this reason: they choose to...they purposely avoid anything relating to learning or understanding, having no interest in educating themselves, no clue on how to make their lives better.
You know a fool when you hear one...they are the ones running their mouths based solely on their empty-headed opinions on life..which often doesn't even make any sense.
This too is quite pitiful, wretched, and selfishly stupid.
When you make a decision to do wrong, getting your advice in life from the Evil One, it can have a "domino effect" on the outcome of these type decisions.
Evil decisions have a follow-up to the choice you have made: they are "the twins" and their names are Shame and Disgrace.
It is good to remember when you make wrong choices in life and choose to hurt another rather than help, scandalous behavior and a contempt for life has an opening to the door of your heart.
On the other hand, when a person chooses Wisdom, having a desire and passion to
" There are people who tend to be "loners", that still hear the voice of another in need. Then, there are "loners" who wish to be entirely left alone, caring only about themselves, which is quite pitiful,wretched, and selfishly stupid.
Fools in life have become that way because of this reason: they choose to...they purposely avoid anything relating to learning or understanding, having no interest in educating themselves, no clue on how to make their lives better.
You know a fool when you hear one...they are the ones running their mouths based solely on their empty-headed opinions on life..which often doesn't even make any sense.
This too is quite pitiful, wretched, and selfishly stupid.
When you make a decision to do wrong, getting your advice in life from the Evil One, it can have a "domino effect" on the outcome of these type decisions.
Evil decisions have a follow-up to the choice you have made: they are "the twins" and their names are Shame and Disgrace.
It is good to remember when you make wrong choices in life and choose to hurt another rather than help, scandalous behavior and a contempt for life has an opening to the door of your heart.
On the other hand, when a person chooses Wisdom, having a desire and passion to
seek His Way of Life, their words are like a fresh stream that flows from a large and deep fountain.
Here is something else to keep in mind...it's not right nor is it good to acquit the guilty,
to be partial and lenient on affairs in life that are wrong...especially when it deprives the innocent of justice.
Now, getting back to people who act like fools in life. Their own words bring contention and quarreling...especially if you get a few of them together. The opinions they express are sometimes simply annoying, lacking any sense or Wisdom, making you wonder if it would be better to "punch them out" and save them some embarrassment let alone their growing reputation of being stupid.
A fool's mouth is his own ruin. They go around setting these"traps" in life for others to get caught in, yet they don't have a clue these "traps" they set are...for themselves.
Here is another problem in life: listening and adhering to gossip. It's usually very interesting stuff ( because for some reason human nature loves to tear down another), it's almost like eating some really good chocolate! And with gossip comes her sidekick, "false rumors". Together they cause people to live for that stuff...dedicating their entire lives to Gossip and the "Gospel of False Rumors".... and their lies the real danger of following after gossip and false rumors...they make their way and find a home in a person's heart.
Here is something else to think about. A person who is lazy...especially those that take pride in being so, are in the same category as a person who goes around vandalizing property. destroying what does not belong to them.
Both laziness and vandalism produce the same results: doing harm to others.
As for the Lord and His Way of Life, it is a strong and well fortified fortress. When the desires of your heart beats passionately for His Wisdom and His Lifestyle, you find safety, high above evil and strength in facing any of life's challenges.
As for those who are rich, they actually think their wealth is a fortified fortress, and its walls high for protection...all because of their wealth. What a surprise it is when they learn their "Walls of Protection" are nothing but their own imagination and conceit.
Here's the way it works. First, a person who sees their success in life a result of their own doing, soon fills themselves with self-pride. Pride is the "opening act" for the main event: "Destruction"....for pride always bring destruction.
On the flip side, a person who finds success in life and knows it is the Lord who has blessed them...choosing humility. Humility is the "opening act" for the main event: Honor....for humility always bring Honor."
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