August 24

Histories of Havoc

One is wise to look at the history of one whom they follow.


Proverbs 17
12 Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.

This very day, as I write this, there is a story on the news wire of two people who were killed by a large black bear because her cubs were hungry. At other times, we have heard of the mauling and deaths of hikers who have encountered bear cubs and were attacked by a she bear. As ancient as this proverb is the facts of nature are steadfast. It is also the same with the latter part of the proverb comparing a fool in his folly. A fool, as used here, is someone who refuses to listen and learn. They are the type of person who has the capability of knowing better. That is what is so illusive about them. Fools can talk a good game and they have the capability of convincing others. However, their record is of one who does not listen, will not change their self-centered ends and plow on leaving havoc behind them. One is wise to look at the history of one whom they follow. If their history does not measure up to their words find another path and another leader! Or, go chase a bear cub in the woods. The results of catching one will be better than following a misguided, unprincipled and failed record of a fool.