1st Samuel 26:21. “Then said Saul, ‘I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.’”
PLAYED THE FOOL. It is not always the other person who does what he knows is wrong Playing the fool is not always done by the weak, it happens to the strong. If we have our eyes on the wrong persons or wrong goals – It becomes quite easy to get careless and fast and loose with souls.
When we underestimate the wisdom and the abilities of others – It is then temptations arise to act foolishly to cover Our known inadequacies by trying to appear to others wise – Perhaps not realizing playing the fool brings one down to size.
To take a dangerous dare that is made to me is very unreasonable. Something like trying to make a tree bear fruit when it is still unseasonable. Foolish actions are not always seen, but I know when they are done – Because the results will sometime show that I was the foolish one.
When we act in haste, we often make a foolish choice. We have acted without consideration of wisdom’s quiet voice. That is when we need to stop and give needed consideration To the real issues that are involved and what will be the conclusion.
To avoid playing the fool I must think and pray and read – Then to the voice of reason and sound advice I must pay heed. To preen one’s own ego before others hoping they will think you wise – Is not only wishful thinking, but setting yourself up for a big surprise.
Don’t listen to fools who pontificate; pay attention to the voice of God. Never follow the steps of fools they’ll lead to the “Slough of Despond.” Do not give place to a foolish thought or you will be a fool too – Give the wisdom of God supremacy and He’ll give wisdom to you.
“This humor problem I have Father, arises from time to time. For some reason I think I should have something to say that will make me more accepted. I pray today, not for a sour spirit or countenance but for a gracious spirit and perhaps some sanctified humor if it can be useful. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”