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.

Let us not argue that these are the last days but rather decide how we spend the time we have.

We have to deal with a wide range of information these days. I will say this and let it be the only comment about the cost associated with gathering information. The most dangerous information for our souls is available to us these days are free.

Running to and fro is easiest to observe in traffic. It is observed that some drivers are dangerously impatient weaving in and out of traffic, cutting drivers off, and speeding everywhere. Everyone has somewhere to be these days. Those that don’t can be found camped out underneath highway overpasses or wherever they can find shelter.

Let me ask you the most important question about Daniel’s instruction. Is “Until” an indication that the book sealed will be unsealed?

The issues of haste and increase should not be considered signs of the end times. The same could have been said of the 1960’s when compared to Daniel’s days.

What book has been sealed? Has the book been unsealed? What is written in the book?

Now comes the most telling question for this generation.

If Jesus Christ is active in your life, what does it matter what day it is?

Folly

• International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

See FOOL

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.