Answering a Fool According to His Folly – Proverbs 26:4-5
In Proverbs, a fool is one who speaks and acts in harmful ways. These proverbs tell us not to answer a fool foolishly, but with integrity.
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
In Proverbs, a fool is one who speaks and acts in harmful ways. These proverbs tell us not to answer a fool foolishly, but with integrity.
Jesus challenges us to be people of our word. Let our yes and no mean just that. We should not have to make elaborate oaths.
Paul’s instruction here to Titus is applicable to all believers. Be an example. Show integrity in your actions as well as in your teaching.
As believers in the Lord Jesus, we are called to live a life of integrity. Joseph sets a wonderful example of integrity for us to follow.
It is easy to criticize our President. But Peter makes clear that we are to honor our governing authorities, even if we disagree with them.