Effects of folly

Folly gives a false basis for confidence

Contempt for God’s wisdom

Proverbs 1:7 NCV

Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

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Blindness to God’s truth

Ephesians 5:17 NCV

So do not be foolish but learn what the Lord wants you to do.

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Rebellion against God’s authority

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Self-reliance

Proverbs 28:26 NCV

Those who trust in themselves are foolish, but those who live wisely will be kept safe.

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Folly cannot be hidden

Ecclesiastes 10:3 NCV

Even in the way fools walk along the road, they show they are not wise; they show everyone how stupid they are.

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Folly opens the way to deception

Proverbs 14:8 NCV

A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest.

Being led astray

Proverbs 14:15 NCV

Fools will believe anything, but the wise think about what they do.

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Failing to see danger

Proverbs 22:3 NCV

The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble.

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Being unprepared

Matthew 25:10 NCV

“So while the five foolish bridesmaids went to buy oil, the bridegroom came. The bridesmaids who were ready went in with the bridegroom to the wedding feast. Then the door was closed and locked.

The consequences of folly

Destruction and ruin

Proverbs 1:32 NCV

Fools will die because they refuse to listen; they will be destroyed because they do not care.

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Shame

Proverbs 3:35 NCV

Wise people will receive honor, but fools will be disgraced.

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Grief to parents

Proverbs 17:25 NCV

Foolish children make their father sad and cause their mother great sorrow.

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Punishment

Proverbs 16:22 NCV

Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.

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Exclusion from God’s way of salvation

Isaiah 35:8 NCV

A road will be there; this highway will be called “The Road to Being Holy.” Evil people will not be allowed to walk on that road; only good people will walk on it. No fools will go on it.

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Folly is persistent

Proverbs 27:22 NCV

Even if you ground up a foolish person like grain in a bowl, you couldn’t remove the foolishness.

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Remedies for folly

The forgiveness of foolish actions

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Discipline

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Wisdom and instruction

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