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Proverbs Series - Episode 26 - Don't Debate the Fool
Episode 26 – Don’t Debate the Fool
Key Verses:
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Proverbs 26:4–5 – “Answer not a fool according to his folly… Answer a fool according to his folly…”
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Proverbs 26:11 – “Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.”
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Proverbs 26:12 – “Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”
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Proverbs 26:13–16 – Warnings about laziness and excuses
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Proverbs 26:24–26 – Caution against hidden motives and deceptive counsel
Overview:
In Episode 26, Greg Carroll offers hard-hitting wisdom from Proverbs 26 on how to handle foolishness—especially when it comes to financial decisions and conversations. This episode emphasizes discernment, humility, and the danger of pride, laziness, and circular arguments. It’s not just about staying the course—it’s about walking with wisdom when others around you mock, resist, or mislead.
What You’ll Learn:
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Why discernment is key when deciding whether to respond to critics or walk away
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The danger of returning to habits God has already delivered you from
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How laziness often wears the disguise of logic and excuses
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Why pride is more dangerous than ignorance—and how to guard against it
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How to recognize (and avoid) advice that’s rooted in ego, not wisdom
Take Action:
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Ask yourself: Are you listening to wise counsel—or just loud voices?
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Identify any areas where you’re tempted to fall back into old, unhealthy patterns
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Watch your motives—and those of the people speaking into your financial life
Pray:
“Lord, keep me wise, humble, and quiet when needed. Help me stay on Your path—no matter who mocks the walk.”
Mentioned in the Episode:
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Greg
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