Proverbs 9:6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
Pretty straight forward challenge from wisdom today...forsake the foolish. Let's see, how can I say this so it can be easily understood? How about, "Forsake the foolish and live." I know that sounds sarcastic, but this one is totally an obvious tidbit of advice. I am surrounded, and maybe you are to, by people that do not act their age. It's everything from teens whining like six year-olds to young adults more concerned with their high score than a job or education to supposed mature grown-ups leaving the home they have built, in search of a good time with someone else. I want to just shake some people and speak directly into their face, "Just stop it!" Stop seeking attention for yourself. Stop approaching life as a game to be won. Stop putting off responsibility. Stop assuming that everyone is here to take care of you.
I am encouraged as I meet with my college and career group at church, Connections. I am hopeful as I watch a generation known for its footloose and fancy-free life of care-free days, living it up because tomorrow they'll have to grow up. These guys get it, I believe, or at least they are trying. These will be the leaders. The verse says, the ones that live. They already live, live ahead of the pack. They are leaders, many times without followers. They are walking away from the foolishness while their friends and peers continue to waller.
Can I challenge you today? Forsake the foolishness of this world and society and go in the way of understanding. No matter your age, act it. Lead wherever you are, regardless of followers. That's what leaders do. They lead, even when no one is behind them. That's the way to live. Wisdom says so.
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