“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” (Proverbs 13:20)
Welcome to Fool Week. We’re dissecting fools this week in search of what it takes to be the opposite of wise. Hint: It’s not that hard.
Why does it matter if we know what a fool looks like? For one, hanging out with fools will get you hurt. Today’s proverb says that your friends rub off on you. Wise friends make you wiser. Foolish friends make foolish choices which leads to painful consequences that they share with their friends.
Looking to add some friends to your network? Here’s a tip from proverbs: Always look for friends that are wiser than you—at least a few of them. Be humble enough to be the least wise person you hang out with, and you’re bound to get wiser.
Think: Would you say most of your friends are wise or foolish? Which ones are the best influence on you? Who do you influence to be wiser?
Pray: Ask God to help you to walk with the wise and to avoid being a companion of fools.
Do: Make a quick list of your three wisest friends and then find a way to spend some time with them in the next few weeks.