Many of us turn to GOD in times of need.
We cry out to GOD...
LORD, LORD, redeem me.
Help me GOD.
Save me JESUS.
HOLY SPIRIT get me out of this mess.
But what are we asking?
How dId we get in that situation?
It is an unwise action.
Upon studying the Bible you will note that people are divided into three categories:
1. EVIL
2. FOOLISH
3. WISE
They do not fear GOD.
FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE FOUNDATION OF TRUE KNOWLEDGE, BUT FOOLS DESPISE WISDOM AND DISCIPLINE.
PROVERBS 1:7
They ignore GOD'S warnings.
They ignore red flags.
They keep repeating the same behaviour expecting a different result.
AS A DOG RETURNS TO ITS VOMIT, SO A FOOL REPEATS HIS FOOLISHNESS.
PROVERBS 26:11
They act recklessly.
They seek comfort not peace.
They trust unconditionally.
FOOLS BELIEVE EVERY WORD THEY HEAR, BUT WISE PEOPLE THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT EVERYTHING.
PROVERBS 14:15
They believe anything that they hope will benefit them.
They repeatedly give in to temptation.
They allow evil men to act without condemnation.
FOR THE SIMPLE ARE KILLED BY THEIR TURNING AWAY, AND THE COMPLACENCY OF FOOLS DESTROYS THEM.
PROVERBS 1:32
They pursue greed.
They pursue lust.
They are proud.
They support foolish people in their foolishness.
THEN JESUS GAVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION: "CAN ONE BLIND PERSON LEAD ANOTHER? WON'T THEY BOTH FALL INTO A DITCH?"
LUKE 6:39
They choose the easy route in life.
They reject help.
They reject wise counsel.
DO NOT SPEAK TO FOOLS FOR THEY WILL SCORN YOUR PRUDENT WORDS.
PROVERBS 23:9
They live in the flesh.
They sacrifice their future for present idleness.
They seek instant gratification.
THERE IS PRECIOUS TREASURE AND OIL IN THE HOME OF THE WISE, BUT A FOOLISH PERSON SWALLOWS IT UP.
PROVERBS 21:20
They are selfish.
They are mean in spirit and lack generosity.
They ignore the weak and those that need their help.
FOR THE FOOL SPEAKS FOLLY AND HIS HEART IS BUSY WITH INIQUITY, TO PRACTICE UNGODLINESS, TO UTTER ERROR CONCERNING THE LORD, TO LEAVE THE CRAVING OF THE HUNGRY UNSATISFIED, AND TO DEPRIVE THE THIRSTY OF DRINK.
ISAIAH 32:6
They do not forgive others.
They believe they know best.
THE WAY OF FOOLS SEEMS RIGHT TO THEM.
PROVERBS 12:15
They ignore the consequences of their actions.
PRUDENCE IS A FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TO THE PRUDENT, BUT FOLLY BRINGS PUNISHMENT TO THE FOOL.
PROVERBS 16:22
GOD will not reward foolishness.
You have created a problem for yourself and you pray to GOD that he will perform a miracle and fix it.
He will not.
People call these ...
Unanswered prayers..
and then in their foolishness use this as evidence that there is no GOD.
AND WE KNOW THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD WORKS FOR THE GOOD OF THOSE WHO LOVE HIM, WHO HAVE BEEN CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE.
ROMANS 8:28
GOD will use the situation to refine your Spirit.
To teach you a lesson.
To help you become more holy and like JESUS CHRIST our Lord and Saviour.
An example:
I kept getting speeding fines and prayed to GOD to help me stop before I lost my licence.
GOD'S reply:
My fast car was stolen from my drive, I now have my father's old car and my insurance has inserted a monitor on my driving.
Result:
I now drive far more carefully and...
No more speeding fines.
There are consequences for foolishness and the lesson is harsh.
We have to face the consequences of our actions...
now or later...
but...
nothing will be unaccounted for.
Stop praying to GOD to rescue you from your own foolishness and instead pray to GOD for wisdom so you can adjust your behaviour and stop creating problems for yourself.
IF ANY OF YOU LACKS WISDOM, YOU SHOULD ASK GOD, WHO GIVES GENEROUSLY TO ALL WITHOUT FINDING FAULT, AND IT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU.
JAMES 1:5
LET US PRAY:
HOLY FATHER IN HEAVEN FORGIVE US FOR OUR FOLLY AND HELP US TO SEE THE WISDOM OF TURNING TO YOU IN ALL THINGS. LORD GOD GIVE US WISDOM AND THE STRENGTH OF YOU, HOLY SPIRIT TO DISCERN AND FOLLOW YOUR WILL FOR US. IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME WE PRAY. AMEN