Proverbs 9:6 “Forsake foolishness and live, And go in the way of understanding.”

The Word of God instructs us to forsake foolishness. The definition of foolishness is lacking or exhibiting a lack of good sense or judgement; insignificant or trivial. Using this definition, we’re to forsake anything or anyone that causes us to a have a lack of good sense or anything that’s trivial. 

Foolishness comes in many forms. It’s our responsibility to recognize the foolishness in a situation and react appropriately. 

When someone doesn’t speak to us in passing, we have two options. We can either put them on our “do not like list” or we can forsake foolishness, continue to show the love of God, and not allow a trivial thing, such as not speaking, to bother us. 

If we’re in a dating relationship where we’re putting our best foot forward and not receiving anything in return, we have two options. We can continue to devalue ourselves and our self-worth by forcing the relationship, or we can forsake foolishness, make a wise decision to end the relationship, and find someone who can treat us well. 

If we’re disrespected in some way, we have two options. We can either get into a verbal/physical altercation with that person and possibly receive consequences, or forsake foolishness, use sound judgment, lovingly respect them in return, and allow God to deal with their disrespect. 

Let’s stop acting like fools and be the kings and queens God called us to be.