Am I a Fool?

Today is affectionately know as April Fool's Day. In my life, I must confess to having a good bit of fun on this day attempting to "fool" others. The other day I was thinking about what makes someone a "fool." The Bible is pretty clear about what makes a person "foolish."

Here's a list of those that may apply to you and/or the children in the family. April Fool's Day may be a good chance to start a conversation with your children about what's REALLY "foolish"!

• The fool says in their heart, "There is no God." Psalm 14:1
• The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:15
• A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. Proverbs 15:5
• Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. Proverbs 17:28
• As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool repeats his folly. Proverbs 26:11

There are so many more, too. The Book of Proverbs is full of awesome stuff like this.