ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
March 4, 2021
Scripture: Proverbs 16:21-22
The skilled mind is called discerning, and pleasant speech enhances teaching. One who has insight is a fountain of life, but the instruction of the foolish is folly.
Thought for the Day: I don’t mean to step on any toes here, but there are plenty of folks who are taking instruction from the foolish. Don’t get defensive, but we need to be honest with one another and acknowledge how many of the so-called news and opinion shows are only opinion, and those doing the show would probably have the opposite opinion if they thought they could make more money doing so. Discernment, education and listening critically to a diverse group of quality news organizations will help to weed out the foolish who claim to offer good instruction. As people of faith, we have an obligation to seek out what is true and proven fact, not hearsay or antidotal evidence. We can still disagree in regard to the best response to a situation. But if many folks are being fed by the fools, there is no possibility of having a good productive conversation.
Prayer: Help us to grow our insight and knowledge, O Spirit of Wisdom, for too often the fools can make foolishness sound almost reasonable. Amen.
