Don’t Speak!

Saying 10

Do not speak to fools,
    for they will scorn your prudent words.

Proverbs 23:9

There are people out there who have no desire to listen to or deal with the truth. It may be that they simply have decided on a certain version of reality that suits their purposes in life, and will not consider any evidence to the contrary. It also might be that they do not wish to hear about Jesus Christ for fear that they might need to make a change in life… or that they might have to admit they were wrong about things in the past… or maybe there is no reason at all, they just won’t Isten. In that case, we move onto someone who desires the truth (Acts 13:46; 18:5,6).

Jesus spoke of this to His disciples:

Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.

Matthew 7:6

A person who is wise will simply wish the “fool” a nice day and move on.

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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.
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