Hey Bible readers, I'm Tara Lee Cobble and I'm your host for the Bible recap.

As we keep moving through Proverbs, today is our first day not reading the Council of

the Father to His Son.

These are just general wise sayings of Solomon to everyone, although he does start out by

talking about how great it is to have wise children.

The way we live, whether foolish or wise or even as a simple person, impacts the other

people in our lives.

This is a universal truth.

It's not just true for Christ followers.

Think about it.

Don't many of your frustrations come from people who are either doing wicked things or

just doing things without thinking about them?

The foolish and the simple cause a lot of struggle through their actions and inaction.

1017 says the foolish person also leads others astray.

And implores everyone to be intentional about seeking truth and living by it.

It may mean more work on the front end, but it will bless you in the long run.

108 gives us a picture of someone who submits to leadership and authority versus a no-at-all.

It says, the wise of heart will receive commands, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

The foolish think they know it all, so they not only don't receive correction, but they

don't even listen to it to begin with, they just keep talking.

I recently heard a man say it like this.

You never learn when you're talking.

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