The fool…

 

The fool…

The word, “fool” is found 77 times in the Bible…most are found in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes…

David has two psalms, similar, but different, Psalm 14 and 53 which  start with, “the fool says in his heart, ‘There is no 

God’”…Isaiah addresses that with, “for the fool speaks folly”. And many references in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes…

In one Psalm the “Lord” ( Yahweh=I Am) is spoken of while in the other , “God” (Elohim,”The basic meaning behind the name Elohim is one of strength or power of effect. Elohim is the infinite, all-powerful God who shows by His works that He is the creator, sustainer, and supreme judge of the world. “Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure—you, the righteous [Elohim] who probes minds and hearts” (Psalm 7:9 , got questions.org)

is spoken of

One psalm speaks of the righteous and the other speaks of rejection of the wicked…

I just thought it was interesting that they were so similar, but different…David addresses the fool…knowing that God is with the righteous and rejects the wicked…and we see that over and over throughout Scriptures…and He paves the way for those who are drawn to righteousness…through belief in Jesus by faith…

Thank YOU…

Isaiah 32:6 (ESV)

For the fool speaks folly, and his heart is busy with iniquity, to practice ungodliness, to utter error concerning the LORD, to leave the craving of the hungry unsatisfied, and to deprive the thirsty of drink.

 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds;there is none who does good. 

The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man,to see if there are any who understand,who seek after God. 

They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt;there is none who does good,not even one. 

Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread and do not call upon the Lord? 

There they are in great terror,for God is with the generation of the righteous. 

You would shame the plans of the poor,but the Lord is his refuge. Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people,let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

Ps.14.1-7

 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity;there is none who does good. 

God looks down from heavenon the children of man to see if there are any who understand,who seek after God. 

They have all fallen away;together they have become corrupt;there is none who does good,not even one. 

Have those who work evil no knowledge,who eat up my people as they eat bread,and do not call upon God? 

There they are, in great terror,where there is no terror!

For God scatters the bones of him who encamps against you;you put them to shame, for God has rejected them. 

Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!

When God restores the fortunes of his people,let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

Ps.53.1-6

“You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord,“and my servant whom I have chosen,that you may know and believe meand understand that I am he.Before me no god was formed,nor shall there be any after me. I, I am the Lord,and besides me there is no savior.

Isa.43.10-11

 Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.

Acts.16.30-34