I Pity the Fool is an urban phrase made popular by the A Team's character Mr. T. This phrase was often used when the actions of one would lead to relatively injurious and/or deadly consequences.
THE [empty-headed] fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable deeds; there is none that does good or right.
Psalm 14:1 AMP
As indicated in Psalm 14:1, a fool in his heart says there is no God. The Amplified Bible indicates that a fool is empty-headed. Fool is defined as a silly, stupid or a ridiculous person. Synonyms include blockhead, bonehead, buffoon, clown, dimwit, dope, idiot, imbecile, jerk, moron, nincompoop, nitwit, numskull, and victim.
I'm sure we all know someone who fits this profile. We may have even called someone a fool or one of those other names. This individual may make statements and gestures that mock the existence of God. They curse our God with ridiculous, irrational, and empty-headed words. Their lifestyles are the very contrary of godliness and provide a picturesque view of life apart from God.
Nevertheless, the question stands, how do we respond to these individuals? Ignore their ignorance as sheer ignorance. Dim our light of influence in order not to be offensive. Say to ourselves "well, if they only knew God." Well, that's just it they don't know God!
One of the synonyms for fool that stood out to me was that of victim. Victim is defined as a person who suffers from an injurious action or event or a person who is cheated. What has these individuals suffered and/or have been cheated? Were they denied love, security, and significance during major development stages of life? Did they experience neglect and remained unlearned and were left to their own devices to develop their own theories and standards for living? There may be many reasons for their foolishness, but we have a responsibility.
Hosea 4:6 KJV indicated that "people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Other versions and translations of the Bible states perished, ruined, and rejected. Thus, we should pity these fools. Pity means to have a feeling of mercy toward another. Synonyms include benevolence, charity, comfort, compassion, empathy, favor, forbearance, goodness, grace, kindness, sadness, sympathy, and understanding.
We should show love (charity), compassion, kindness and mercy to those set before us, who appear to be foolish and ignorant, and simply do not know God. The repercussion for their ignorance and foolishness is a deadly consequence, which is eternal damnation. They truly are unaware of the truth and knowledge of God. I believe the greatness miracle is the miracle of salvation, because it is the quickening (becoming alive) of a dead spirit to life.
Let's not ignore the cries of these tormented souls. Let's not forget that we too once was
ignorant and foolish. Let's remember that God loved us with an everlasting love, and by His lovingkindness we were drawn (Jeremiah 31:3 NKJV). Let's offer a personal relationship with Christ that brings everlasting life, consolation, and peace.
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