"IDIOTS" WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

By Shane Roark

Before you cast judgement on me because of the title of this piece, let me at least explain myself.

We are all a part of a culture now that is so very concerned with “feelings”. Even when someone does something blatantly stupid, we are supposed to be supportive as to not hurt their “feelings”. This is not what the Bible says. In fact, this is quite the opposite of the Bible. This concept is relatively new and created by people. Often you can trace such concepts back to lazy, unmotivated, happy with average, doing nothing, accomplishing nothing, mooching off others, wave riding, don’t care kind of people. No one who is a doer, or an accomplished of things would EVER want their ‘feelings” spared in exchange for subpar work or potential failure.

Only a FOOL would want that. That brings us to the teachings in the Scripture.

First let's identify the word “Fool” Websters American Dictionary says this: Fool (noun) a silly or stupid person who lacks judgement or sense

So, it's safe to say that a Fool and an Idiot are pretty much the same thing

With that in mind, let's dig in!

The Bible is CLEAR on how to deal with a Fool (idiot). Psalm 14:1 The idiot says in his heart “there is no God." This tells us that only an idiot would say that. We have the highest number of atheists in the world as ever before. And once again, even America is making sure that these idiots are allowed their voice to protect their “feelings”

Proverbs 19:3 When a man's folly (acting like an idiot) brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord. We’ve all seen this happen. Some idiot does something stupid, ruins their life, then blames God. Once again, we are told that we are to coddle these people, counsel them, and spend resources making sure they feel good about themselves. 1 Cor 1:18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. This tells us that idiots in the world will perish and destroy themselves and then say that Christ and the word of God is stupid. Sound familiar? This is where we are in culture. People look at Christians as if we are the crazy ones Matthew 7:26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like an idiot who builds his house on the sand

This is going on all around us. Idiots setting up their personal kingdoms and ignoring what the word tells us. That's like building on the sand with no foundation. When hard times come, they fall apart. But we are supposed to let these people destroy themselves and say nothing? We can’t hurt their feelings!!

Now I know what some of you are saying: 2 Cor 11:19 For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing yourselves are wise So, this can be a little confusing. It may appear as if we should put up with idiots because we are wise. But this is not what this scripture means. This simply means that we have no choice but to tolerate idiots around us We do not have license to be hateful to the foolish This simply means to those of us who are seeking wisdom and excellence, that we have to understand that idiots are everywhere, and we have to be content in the fact that we are not among them. So how do we deal with these people when we have no choice? Well, there is Bible for that too

Proverbs 26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will also be like him. This tells us to NOT speak with an idiot based on their opinions or ridiculous concepts. That’s a conversation that will cause us to look like an idiot ourselves

Proverbs 14:7 Leave the presence of a fool, or you will not discern words of knowledge Spend time hanging out with idiots, you will not even know when knowledge and wisdom is being spoken. DO NOT HANG OUT WITH THEM!

Proverbs 29:9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs and there is NO quiet. This is a BIG BIG warning! This tells us that arguing with an idiot is a "no win" situation. The idiot will just get mad, laugh in your face, and carry on and on until there is literally no shutting them up.

There are numerous scriptures in the Bible to direct us on how to deal with idiots in the world. I found nearly 80 such scriptures without even trying that hard. The Bible is FACT, the Bible is truth, and therefore a directive for us to live by There is no reference to protecting the fragile “feelings” of an idiot! Being a fool is a choice. There is ZERO excuse (as far as I am concerned) for acting like an idiot! Therefore, I have no problem taking a biblical stance with these people. Call me rude if you want, but I will simply walk away. I refuse to be lured into conversation with idiots or even waste my time with them This also applies to texting with an idiot or having a Facebook argument with an idiot Do I care for their soul? Absolutely! I try my best to pray for these people. But even God will not always deal with an idiot. The book of Romans tells us that someone can choose that path so long that God eventually gives up on them Romans 1:18-28

My point here is simple…. Do what the word of God tells us to do. Leave these idiots to themselves. Stop getting stressed out, stop letting them get to you, don’t let them steal your joy. There's nothing you or I or anyone else can do about someone “choosing” to be an idiot And we have the Bible to back us up if we choose to REFUSE their company and conversation. And when engaging them online, use that BLOCK button. That's what it is there for.

Shane is the co-owner of Chapel Valley Studios. He started playing sessions at age 16 and worked in multiple studios before launching Chapel Valley. He has been producing music for over 25 years, and is well respected among his colleagues and clients alike. Follow TheGospelTruth on Facebook!