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Thursday, June 28, 2012

The Fool (Part 14)


The Fool

There are 36 references to the word fool in Proverbs alone and over 80 references when you consider its derivatives.  Most of Proverbs deals with comparisons between two people, the wise and the foolish. 
Here is the 14th mention of the word fool in the book of Proverbs.

Proverbs 10:23 (KJV) 23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Let’s take the time to dissect and define this verse.

Fool:                      One who lives life as if there is no God.
Mischief:             devising evil, scheming to do wrong, wickedness.
Sport:                    fun, laughter, play.

The teaching of this Proverb is clear and true.  For a fool, it is a fun game to do wrong.  Literally, it is a sport.  It is a game.  It is planned, schemed, and carried out. 
Enjoyment is derived not only from doing the sinful act, but also planning and conniving the deed.  It is the pleasure that comes from getting away with it. 

In the life of the addicted it is not only the substance or bad habit that must be dealt with, but also the desire for the lifestyle.  Many enjoy the planning, the not getting caught, the lying, the other sins associated with their addiction. Many want a partial victory over alcohol, or drugs for example, but fail to realize the entire sinful lifestyle must be dealt with.  You will only have moments of temporary sobriety unless you deal with the desire in your life for the sport and mischief. 

This is why faith based recovery programs are so effective.  They deal with the heart of man.  They deal with the root issues.  So often the root cause is the root cause of foolishness in life.  It is a rebellion against God and His authority in our lives.  It is a desire to live life according to our wants and desires instead of Gods.  It is a desire to please our own selves instead of pleasing God. 

If you want complete deliverance from addiction, give the control of your life over to the Jesus who loves you and died for you on Calvary’s cross.

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