"WHO IS A FOOL?"

FOR READING
Ecclesiastes 9:11-18
MEMORY VERSE:
“It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools. For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.” - Ecclesiastes 7:5, 6 (NKJV)
This question is an unpopular one and seems absurd. We however have to ask it. ‘Fool’ here does not refer to personalities, but the actions of a person.
The wise king, Solomon, did not hesitate to put the word in contrast with wisdom. It is obvious from both the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes that any person whose bad decision makes things hard for him or puts his own life and that of others into jeopardy is acting foolishly.
It does not matter what one’s academic credentials, or achievements are – to be wise, you must be able to use your knowledge to take right decisions at the right time. In fact, every problem in this world has a solution but knowing the right thing to do at the right time is where the difficulty lies.
Seeking the wisdom of God, who is all-knowing, is the source of wisdom. He admonishes us to seek wisdom because He knows its importance for our lives (James 1:5). Getting this wisdom will go a long way to bring you success than being strong and always ready to demonstrate your ability physically (Ecclesiastes 9:16).
In your marriage, work, your Christian life, and all facets of your career, you need to exhibit high sense of wisdom so that every type of decision you make does not become detrimental to your career.
MEDITATION:
• Are my decisions accurate enough to bring me success?
• Am I really wise in dealing with critical issues?
PRAYER:
Our heavenly Father, may you offer me wisdom in everything that I do.
THOUGHT:
“The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise.” - Proverbs 15:31.