Foolishness Leads To Ruin

Proverbs 19:3 NLT, “People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the LORD.”

When I read this verse, I immediately thought of my own life and the many times I have made sinful choices that caused me heartache and pain. But instead of taking responsibility for my sinful choices, I questioned God’s love for me or felt that He was being unfair. I can even recall times when I knew the Holy Spirit was cautioning me to avoid certain things or certain people, but I still chose to follow my own worldly desires and ended up regretting it.

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Although sin can seem pleasing for a period of time, it eventually leads to ruin and death (James 1:15). There is no set timing on how long it can take for that ruin to come. It can happen quickly, or it can seem as if someone is persisting for an extended period of time with no repercussions to their actions, and then it all catches up with them. I can’t tell you how many times I have given God thanks for watching over me and delivering me from my foolishness. I’m thankful for the opportunity I had to repent and receive salvation through Jesus Christ. Even today, I’m thankful He forgives me when I sin and fall short.

If we believe what God says, we have to learn to trust His instructions. What he instructs us to do, is for our own good. When He tells us to refrain from certain actions, it’s because He in all of His wisdom knows and understands all things. He knows the dangers of sin, that is why He sacrificed His son Jesus. As Christians, I pray that our hearts will remain sensitive to God’s Spirit and obedient to His Word. We are living in perilous times, but I like what David said in Psalm 31:15 NIV, “My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.”

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Our times are in God’s hands, we need not live in fear. However we do need to seek God, and choose His ways above our own to avoid unnecessary foolishness. There is a lot we may not understand, but God said we don’t have to understand everything (Proverbs 3:5-6). We need to abide in Jesus and trust Him to take care of us as we rest in His loving arms. His ways and thoughts are higher than our own (Isaiah 55:9), so He knows what is best for us.

Author: Dawn

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49 thoughts on “Foolishness Leads To Ruin”

  2. So true, Dawn. As we walk in love and truth, we set aside our agenda for what God has in store. His ways are higher than ours. I believe there are countless testimonies of God’s people choosing His way, and finding real life in the process (me included). I pray we each look to Him, and not lean on our own understanding. Blessings ♥

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  13. Certainly foolishness leads to ruin. Disobedience has consequences that can be very great and many times, even dire. Even now because of my disobedience I live with decisions made decades ago…but I’m thankful and truly grateful that our Father is able to redeem time. Whew! That is to me a great blessing.

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  15. I’m glad that God leads, because I would live a consistently lousy life if He didn’t. I have hope that He’ll strengthen me to become wise with the days of my life. 😊 ❤

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  18. Apt big sis!
    Dwelling in His wisdom surely saves us from the baits of the enemy.

    And we should be ready and willing to take it step, after step with Him – Not having to encumber our self with knowing it all. He alone knows it all!.

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