Don’t Be Too Nice

There is a time to leave.
You do not have to make excuses.
You do not have to explain.
Perhaps you can explain, perhaps not.
However, when it is time to go . . . GO!

   Leave the presence of a fool, 
   Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
   --Proverbs 14:7

We really would not want to admit the times when we were in the presence of fools, especially when we realize that the ‘fools’ are sometimes our friends, and especially when we know that we went along with their pranks and their plans.

The term ‘fool’ in this verse is associated with ‘stupidity.’ The message is simple: If you hang around with fools, YOU will be ‘dumbed down’ to their level. You will lose your ability to discern God’s word.

Choose your friends wisely.
And if you ever come to the realization that you are among fools, get up and leave; no explanation needed.