Children's Worship @ First Baptist

Careful What Comes Out



Reading the Word

Proverbs 26:4-6

New International Version 

⁴ Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
    or you will be like him yourself.

⁵ Answer a fool according to his folly,
    or he will be wise in his own eyes.

⁶ Like cutting off one’s feet or drinking violence
    is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

Responding to the Word


Sometimes our friends can act foolishly.   Sometimes we act foolishly.
Chances are you are going to meet someone this week that tries to use his "foolish tactics" on you!
He may ask you a question that is displeasing to your parents and to God.  He may even try to get you to join him in his "foolish acts."
Proverbs tells us that if we join in with that person or respond to him with something unpleasing, then we make ourselves a "fool"
Friends, the best thing to do in these situations is to walk away.  As the Proverb states, "Do not answer...."
I think mom was right when she said to choose our friends wisely.


Praying through the Word


Father,
I know that sometimes I only have to look into the mirror to see a person acting "foolish."  Please forgive me and help me to live a life that is pleasing to You, and You alone!
I pray for each of the incredible children you have brought to First Baptist.  May You give them boldness today to choose their friends wisely and see "foolishness" when it pops up.  Help them to be strong during those times. 
In Jesus' Name
Amen