BUT let them not turn to folly (Psalm 85:8)

I will listen to what God the Lord says; He promises peace to His people, His faithful servants— BUT let them not turn to folly.

Psalm 85:8

 I can't help BUT post this for St Paddy's day. It is all well and good to have fun
BUT be careful that it does not turn to folly (lack of good sense; foolishness)

BUT fools (Proverbs 1:7)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

 BUT fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7

It may be April fools day BUT it is time we fear the Lord. He knows Everything about you and me. Listen to Him

BUT... those who walk (Proverbs 28:26)

Those who trust in themselves are fools,

BUT those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.

Proverbs 28:26

Sometimes commentary is not necessary.

BUT... aggravation from a fool (Proverbs 27:3)

A stone is heavy and sand, a burden,

BUT aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.

Proverbs 27:3

 It is summer time and as much as we all love the beach and the sand it can be aggravating.
It gets places it never should be. God compares this to a fool, don't get weighed down today by foolish people. 

BUT... fools delight in airing their opinion (Proverbs 18:2)

Fools find no pleasure in understanding

BUT…

delight in airing their own opinions.

Proverbs 18:2

Do you find yourself doing all the talking in most conversations? Be careful sometimes it is better to make sure you are listening to make sure you understand what the other person is feeling.
 It is best to only give your opinion if you are asked otherwise it often comes across judgmental.  

BUT.... He who opens wide his lips (Proverbs 13:3)

He who guards his mouth keeps his life,

BUT… he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Proverbs 13:3

God is so good. I have found myself in a situation that I did not know whether or not to talk to someone. As I did my daily reading this HUGE BUT spoke to me.  Maybe you are going through something and the best thing you can do is guard your mouth and keep your lips closed. This may seem difficult BUT ask God, if He can keep a lions mouth closed He can keep ours guarded too. 

BUT... a happy heart (Proverbs 15:15)

All the days of the needy are hard…

BUT

A happy heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:15  CEB

A happy heart is a choice. It is not our circumstances that make us happy but the condition of our heart. What makes a person needy? Did you picture a homeless person?  I have spent time with several homeless and many of them have a happy heart.  What is the condition of your heart today?

BUT... fools feed on folly (Proverbs 15:14 )

An understanding heart seeks knowledge…

BUT

Fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:14 CEB

Are you seeking knowledge or just spouting off to the world what you think you know?

BUT the heart (Proverbs 15:7)

The lips of the wise spread knowledge…

BUT

The heart of fools have none.

Proverbs 15:7 CEB

Here we see how the mouth speaks what is in the heart.

 Listen to yourself speak today. Are you spreading knowledge?

BUT... those who listen to instruction (Proverbs 15:5)

A fool doesn't like a father’s instruction…

BUT

Those who listen to correction are mature.
Proverbs 15:5 CEB

Stop a moment before you show this to your children.

 How closely are you listening to your heavenly father? (ouch) 

But... the mouth of fools (Proverbs 15:2)

The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge…

BUT…

The mouths of Fools gushes with stupidity.
Proverbs 15:2 CEB

We all know someone who talks to much (or maybe that person is you)

 This is a great life lesson- to speak less and listen more.