Under Gods Command
Proverbs 18.06 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
A fool prefers talking to listening, especially when being corrected. He would rather argue and contradict than humble himself to instruction. Lacking respect for authority and others, he speaks out when he ought to be silent. His rebellious speech leads to fighting, and his inappropriate remarks beg for someone to beat him with a rod
Fools cannot control their mouths. Fools talk a lot. They talk without thinking; and they talk when they should not. They are disrespectful and irritating. They question things that are not to be questioned.” A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul”
Fools have no discretion. They do not know that different situations call for different words and tones. Their quarrelsome approach to conversation is offensive and confrontational, resulting in hurt feelings, contention, and strife. They cause fights, and they deserve to be beaten!
Paul commanded saints to always speak with grace. If any salty correction or debate is needed, only a small amount is to be used. Wide-open debate and bickering are wrong . Saints do not argue in extended blustery exchanges about anything! Once a fool has been corrected, no more air or words should be wasted on him. Let him fall into his ditch.
But fools will be meddling. They want to question everything. They want to argue any and every point. They want to object. They want to get their two-cents in. They want to remember past offences. They want to correct details. They want to whisper about others. They are saucy and insolent. They are critical and negative. They are crude and rude. They are fools – they cause contention and fights – they deserve to be beaten severely.