I just sense that there is this spirit of foolish talks, talks that do nothing but merely comprises gossip(whether malicious or not), critical judgement on people(whether for fun or mere passing comment). I guess for those who knows me well, they will know that there are times I can be cranky and start talking and acting foolishly. So am I critisizing or contradicitng myself? No! I'm not saying that behaving foolish is wrong. But rather what was the intention and who are the people involved. Most of the time the intention is to provide entertainment for others which I think it is perfectly great. It's good to bring laughter and joy to people's life. Then the next question is the foolishness is targetted or involved who? Many a times, the foolish talks are shot at other people, picking on people's 'weakness' and making a joke out of it. This is what i called malicious foolish talks. It does nothing but discriminate or bring people down and what so great about making a quick joy at the expense of other people's feelings. Detestable attitude.
4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Eph 5:4-5
This is what God says about foolish talks which are out of place. They will not have any inheritane in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Maybe it seems a bit harsh and that the talks may not be similiar to the extent the talks mentioned in the passage. I still feel it is not right in God's eyes. And what is not right in God's eyes, is a sin and God detest sin. So why are we still doing things that God dislike?
And to make things more complicated, people are attracted to such talks. It is always good to have a good laugh at people's humours and to feel 'cool' in these people's presence. It attracts the most attention. I guess if foolish talks attracts foolish people, it is still fine. But then, it is not in this case. People who are more mature spirtually and by age are drawn to such talks. Well! They may not be involved or particpate in such talks but I guess by merely, joining in and enjoying a great entertainment out of it, I feel sad! By merely joining in, they have unawarely approved of such behaviours. We end up being a stumbling block to them and those who are younger in faith.
Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
Prov 14:7
And this is clearly what God says, stay away from foolish man as you find on knowledge but in fact, you become influenced. I'm not saying we shd condemn such people and stay far from them. But rather I believe God wants us to stay clear of such foolish behaviour for it has no knowledge but it just feed the hollowness in one self. In fact, my stand is we shd stand up against what is wrong and stand up for what is right. When a brother or sister has done something wrong, we being the more matured and stronger in faith should correct them and if necessary to rebuke them. It may not be easy for a peer to correct another peer but we have to bear in mind that if we don't, we have allowed our brother or sister in Christ sin. But in whose authority do we correct them?
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
2 Tim 3:16
In God's authority. Use God's word to correct, to teach, to rebuke and help our siblings in Christ to walk towards righteouness. My urge to all the rest is to continue to do what is right and good in the eyes of God. Do not be weary or tired but be strengthened in God's word and to follow the truth of the Spirit. Do not be afraid to go against the conformity of the world but walk in the light.
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