Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.
Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.
As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.
Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
For a servant when he is king; a fool when he is filled with food;
"If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.
The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good.
My wounds are loathsome and corrupt, because of my foolishness.
Deliver me from all my transgressions. Don't make me the reproach of the foolish.
For he sees that wise men die; likewise the fool and the senseless perish, and leave their wealth to others.
This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity. There is no one who does good.
God, you know my foolishness. My sins aren't hidden from you.
Remember this, that the enemy has mocked you, the LORD. Foolish people have blasphemed your name.
Arise, God! Plead your own cause. Remember how the foolish man mocks you all day.
A senseless man doesn't know, neither does a fool understand this:
Consider, you senseless among the people; you fools, when will you be wise?
Fools are afflicted because of their disobedience, and because of their iniquities.
I am debtor both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to the wise and to the foolish.
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babies, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth.
For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
the LORD said to me, "Take for yourself yet again the equipment of a foolish shepherd.
Most of the teaching of Jesus are recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Complete Sayings of Jesus presents every word spoken by Jesus in one place and provides an index to assist in finding specific ocassions, places and/or events. It is a must read aid for serious Bible study.
He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they direct us to imitate his life and character. The Imitation of Christ is guide to following the example of Jesus Christ. Let it be our most earnest study to dwell upon the life and example of Jesus.
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Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. He who loves not man does not know God, for God is love. God showed his love for us, for he sent his only Son into the world that through him we might have life. Love the stranger.
In Mark 12:30 Jesus said;
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.
And the second Mark 12:31 [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
The Gospel of The Birth of Mary was attributed to St. Matthew and was received as genuine and authentic by early Christians. It is to be found in the works of Jerome, a Father of the Church in the 4th century and is translated from his collection.
The Book of Enoch is ascribed to the great-grandfather of Noah and is included in the cannon of some churches. It describes the fall of the angels (watchers), visions of heaven and hell and the birth of Noah. Quotes from the book of Enoch are found in the New Testament.
The First Book of Adam and Eve. Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin.
The Second Book of Adam and Eve. Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch.
The Infancy of Jesus Christ (Infancy Gospel of Thomas) relates the life of Jesus from the ages of five to twelve. It is believed that the document was transcribed from oral traditions some time prior to the second century. The ancient writing is possibly Gnostic and many early church leaders considered it heretical.
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