Proverbs 26:9 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.” (Proverbs 26:9 NKJV)

This passage reveals that wise teachings in the mouth of fools are as ineffective as a thorn in a drunkard's hand. The reality is a drunk is in a wasted state. If a thorn were to prick his hand, he would not notice it until when he sobers and find a wound in his hand. It's very likely that a drunkard goes deep into thorn brushes for worse injury failing to heed the early warning of thorn stabs. Why? He is drunk! He totally has no control of his faculties. One such good reason not to get drunk!

The same way a fool is with a life-giving lesson he mumbles in his mouth. Yes, he may have it, but not taken possession of it. He rejects it, even as he speaks. That's his nature. He doesn't heed to any kind of warning. He even mocks it. He does not follow the counsel of God. As it stands, “The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.” (Psalms 14:1 NIV) Hence, wise lessons and sayings profit him nothing.

So, this passage is another reminder for us to be wise. It is a choice. We are called to choose wisdom and serve the God of ALL creation by faith in Christ Jesus. Today is the day to put our feet down, be wise. Fear God, as fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). And, be in the know that as Children of God by grace -“The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.” (Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 ESV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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