What are the consequences of foolishness? - Foolishness - TouchPoints

Mark 7:21-23For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, eagerness for lustful pleasure, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you and make you unacceptable to God.

Fools are unacceptable to God, for their foolishness has corrupted them.

1 Corinthians 2:14But people who aren’t Christians can’t understand these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them because only those who have the Spirit can understand what the Spirit means.

Ecclesiastes 2:14For the wise person sees, while the fool is blind . . .

Romans 1:21Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. The result was that their minds became dark and confused.

Proverbs 24:7Wisdom is too lofty for fools. Among leaders at the city gate, they have nothing to say.

Wisdom is too much for a fool. When the leaders gather, the fool has nothing to say.

Foolishness brings confusion, causing the fool to think that wisdom sounds foolish and foolishness sounds wise.

Proverbs 26:11As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.

Foolish behavior is often a repetitive, even addictive cycle.

Proverbs 22:3A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

The carelessness of fools often results in dangerous consequences. Carelessness is ignorance of situations, insensitivity to other people, and apathy about the consequences.

Proverbs 3:35The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame!

Foolishness often leads to shame.

Proverbs 1:28-33they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the Lord. They rejected my advice and paid no attention when I corrected them. That is why they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way. They must experience the full terror of the path they have chosen. For they are simpletons who turn away from me—to death. They are fools, and their own complacency will destroy them. But all who listen to me will live in peace and safety, unafraid of harm.

Foolishness leads to complacency about God, and ultimately to destruction.

Matthew 25:13So stay awake and be prepared, because you do not know the day or hour of my return.

Fools are unprepared for Christ’s return, for they are wandering down the wrong road.

Ecclesiastes 10:1Dead flies will cause even a bottle of perfume to stink! Yes, an ounce of foolishness can outweigh a pound of wisdom and honor.

Proverbs 12:23Wise people don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their folly.

Proverbs 13:16Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.

Proverbs 15:2The wise person makes learning a joy; fools spout only foolishness.

Proverbs 18:2Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.

Proverbs 29:11A fool gives full vent to anger, but a wise person quietly holds it back.

Ecclesiastes 5:3Just as being too busy gives you nightmares, being a fool makes you a blabbermouth.

Ecclesiastes 10:3You can identify fools just by the way they walk down the street!

Foolishness eventually reveals how foolish it really is.