July 24

As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness. There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise. -Proverbs 26:11-12(NLT)

WHEN FOOLS REPEAT THEIR FOOLISHNESS

A poem and essay by ILMA

Do you commit the same mistakes over again?

Doesn’t foolishness make you self-centered and vain?

When you do again the same wrong, it makes you foolish

Why repeat something that brings you anguish?

As a dog returns to its vomit, fools repeat their foolishness

They cannot help their vanity and selfishness

There is no hope for those who think they are wise

If you listen to God’s words, you will be like Christ.

Do you know someone who repeatedly does the same mistake? It is sad to watch people commit the same wrong over and over again. I did this too in the past because of my arrogance and haughtiness. The Lord allows us to commit mistakes but he is expecting us to listen to his word so that we will know how to grow and not do the same things that do not bring progress in our lives. Seeking his wisdom and understanding is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our own family. It protects us from foolishness and wasting time and effort.

The bible describes to us arrogant people. They are like dogs returning to their vomit when they repeatedly commit mistakes.

PRAYER

Lord, protect me from haughtiness.

REFLECTION

What mistakes have you done repeatedly in the past? What did it cost you?

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