The Truth in Print Vol.
30, Issue 9, Oct 202 (4
A Publication of the
Valley church of Christ,
2375 W. 8th Street,
Yuma, AZ 85364 (928-782-5058)
Website Address ~ http://yumavalleychurchofchrist.com
Getting Pounded for Being
a Fool (Pro 27:22)
Pro 27:22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in
a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from
him.
• “bray” or “grind” [H3806] Word Study: It
refers to pounding or grinding something in a mortar with a pestle. It is used
figuratively of grinding a fool in a mortar (Pro 27:22), to no avail in
removing his foolishness. Still the foolish sinfulness is not repented of and
removed. Even worse than I didn’t see it coming is it’s there and I’m not
seeing it! Most often you hear fools say, “I’m in control of my life” -- “I’m
the captain of my own ship.” This person has no perception of the danger (much
more than just physical is the spiritual) they are in. Study Proverbs and you
will see God twisting that pestle!
Compare a recent article for the Yuma Sun,
Yuma, Az.
A Kind, Caring, Selfless, and Stand
for Humanity President is Needed!
This was the message in a letter that suspect Ryan Routh left (Cf.
Brietbart 23 Sep 2024). He is said to apologize to the world in the letter
stated to have been written months before we heard about his “would-be assassination
attempt” in Palm Beach on Sept 14, 2024. Whenever it was written he stated he
tried his best, failed, and is quoted as saying he is now offering $150,000 to
whomever can complete the job. Fools like this while thinking they speak so
wisely tell what they really think of the values they proclaim are so
important!
Similar carnal stupidity comes from the mouths of those who either can’t
see the outcome of their intended actions or in their lusts they just don’t
care, temporarily. Compare the fool in Proverbs. While Proverbs gives a young
man knowledge and discretion (1:4). The young man
seduced by the adulteress (she doesn’t care about her vows) in Pro 7 is as an
ox that goes to the slaughter – not knowing where it is going or what the end
is. He is like the fool taken to the correction of the stocks who has been overpowered
by his own lust! Like the bird hastens to the snare, he didn’t know it would
cost him his life! (Pro 7:22-23). Pro 26:7
“Like the legs of
the lame that hang limp Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.” His effort is useless.
His mind can’t make the right applications for his own good! And in Proverbs
this tells what the fool really thinks of the great truths in God’s Word.
The Valley Church of
Christ
2375 W. 8th Street,
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-5058 ~ http://yumavalleychurchofchrist.com
Sunday Services – Classes
~10:00; Assembly 10:50 am; Evening: 6:00 pm.
Wednesday evening –
7:00 pm
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