Folly by Larry Perry

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In the Chokhmah or Wisdom literature, which, within the Bible, is contained in Job, Proverbs (especially), Ecclesiastes, Canticles, some Psalms and certain portions of the prophetic writings, “fool” and “folly” are frequent and distinctive words. Their significance is best seen in contrast with “Wisdom.” This was the outcome of careful observation and long pondering on actual life in the light of religion and the Divine revelation. Wisdom had its seat in God and was imparted to those who “feared” Him (“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning (chief part) of knowledge” Pr 1:7). Such wisdom was the essence of life, and to be without it was to walk in the way of death and destruction. The fool was he who was thoughtless, careless, conceited, self-sufficient, indifferent to God and His Will, or who might even oppose and scoff at religion and wise instruction.  Various words are used to designate “the fool” and his “folly.”

Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words

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Strong’s Number: g454

Greek: anoia

Folly:

lit. signifies “without understanding”

Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

Ecclesiastes 5:3
For a dream comes with much business, and a fool’s voice with many words.

The highly educated seem to love many words. Keep it simple.

Daniel 12:4

But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”

And here we are.

Proverbs 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

I wanted to see what His Word has to say about emotions, so I searched emotions and this is the answer that came back.

I find myself crying more than ever. I feel things more deeply than ever. It is not sadness nor is it something overwhelming, but if I were to guess, I believe it is connected to a feeling of helplessness.

God has been so gracious to me and rather than being grateful I am sad that others are missing out on God’s mercies. 

That is not up to me.

What do you need? I don’t know, but God does.

How can I reach you? I don’t know but God does.

It is hard not to get emotional about all that is wrong in the world.

Was it always like this? Perhaps but today we have the ability to see what is happening nearly everywhere because this information age is in your face where two thousand years ago news traveled slowly.

God knew everything instantly, because nothing was news to Him.

Look at how long God had to put up with man’s folly before He sent His Son into the world to answer all of our questions.

Father, show me what to do about this. Amen

Oh. Yes Father, but how much longer do I have to hold this back?

“Be patient.”