Clear to the Bone

“You cannot separate fools from their foolishness, even though you grind them like grain with mortar and pestle.”

- Proverbs 27:22

A fool is defined as a person lacking in judgment or prudence. Have you ever known anyone like this? A person who can’t seem to stay our of trouble, who can’t seem to make anything out of themselves, who can’t seem to do anything productive with their life?

A famous comedian once said that Beauty may be skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone. That concept is on display in this verse. You cannot get foolishness out of a fool; even if you grind them to powder, they are foolish through and through.

Well, what hope is there for such a person? How can we fix them? Answer: we can’t. We were never meant to. Jesus is the only hope for fools, just as He is the only hope for smart, productive, successful people.

You can’t change a fool. You can pray for them and ask Jesus to save them from themselves. That’s what He did for me!

Bible Benefits

“When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.”

- Proverbs 6:22

The subject of this verse (“they”) is referring to Godly commandment and teaching. This can also be translated “it” instead of “they”. Basically, this proverb tells us what God’s Word can do for us.

It can give us direction. The Bible helps us understand how to walk wisely in this world. More importantly, it connects us to Jesus, the One Who Is the Way.

It will protect us. Living according to the Bible keeps us from getting into any lasting trouble and protects us from the damaging effects of a life that has missed how God intends for us to live.

It will engage us. The Holy Spirit will use the Bible to speak in practical terms to us, helping us understand how to live a purposeful, God-pleasing life.