The Mouth of Fools

Proverbs 15:2 "The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness."


Having 3 little ones around for the past several days, it is a constant reminder of our words. Kids say things that make no sense, but also say things that causes one to wonder where it came from. Since this morning Nate has been saying, "Why does my stomach stay full?" By the food he ate at lunch, I think he was asking why his stomach is so empty.


We say things that are opposite of what we would like to say. We need to use knowledge rightly. We need to be wise in our responses. Gossip and accusations really do expose who we are. Let's be wise in our involvement of gossip. Let's not be a fool.


Also if someone accuses us falsely or says things to destroy us, we don't need to lash back or even justify ourselves. God is the one who justifies us. Usually people who are given to gossip or accusations are not ready to hear what we have to say anyway. So it is better to love them and pray for them.


This is again, a picture of children, "He said I'm ugly."  "I'm not ugly. I'm not going to be your friend." 
Have we really "put away childish things?"


Why am I writing these  things? Recently someone in Haiti is accusing Patrick, and saying evil things against him and others in the church. They are accusations, not truth. They are pouring forth foolishness.


God bless you