Ecclesiastes 10 - Folly or Wisdom?

 

Ecclesiastes 10- Folly or Wisdom?

 

Foolishness in small matters can have big consequences. Seemingly little decisions and actions can ruin a person’s dignity and reputation (2 Cor. 5:6). The wiser you are, the more damage even a little folly can do to both your character and your reputation. The world seems to honor the fool and humiliate the honorable, but that is no reason for you to permit even a little folly in your life.

 

Ego-driven leaders believe they can rightfully oppress others with cruel language. The word error means something done without considering the facts or consequences, a mistake. If you guard your heart, you will avoid folly in your work and your words. Leaders who live for themselves are wasting time, but eventually, their folly will catch up with them.

 

Positions and jobs are not always awarded based on merit. Unfair leaders put unqualified people in office while ignoring those who should be leading.

Careless laborers make silly mistakes and expend energy, Wisdom can prevent waste of time and resources. “Don’t work harder, work smarter!”

 

Solomon is admonishing the wisdom of controlling one’s words. People must learn to think before they speak.

 

In their ignorance and immaturity, childish leaders govern foolishly, feasting for pleasure rather than to strengthen themselves for what is ahead. Solomon pronounces woe on a nation who is led by such a person, for that nation will crumble.

 

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