1. Bible “Fools”
Luke 12:13-21

2. Bible "Fools"
Luke 12:13-16…
13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

3. Bible "Fools"
Luke 12:17-21
17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

4. Who is a “fool” according to God?
Bible "Fools"
Introduction
Must heed Bible warnings about calling someone a “fool”
Matthew 5:22
Can determine if one is a “fool” as the Bible describes one
1 Corinthians 15:36
Jesus called the rich farmer a “fool”
Luke 12:20
We well study numerous “fools” as God’s Word identifies a “fool”
Who is a “fool” according to God?
Matt. 5:22 - But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
1 Cor. 15:36 - Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
Luke 12:20 - But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

5. Atheist - Psalms 14:1 A Bible “Fool” Is The
Bible "Fools"
Atheist - Psalms 14:1
Declares the universe had no creator
Does a watch indicate a designer?
Does any structure imply a designer?
This universe and creation imply a designer and maker!
Paul says they are “without excuse” - Romans 1:19-22
Claims man evolved
Conclude chance is a logical explanation for man’s existence
Denies the Divine Origin of the Bible
Claims it is solely a human production - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
How can 66 books written by 40 men over many years be so accurate?
“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
A Bible “Fool” Is The
Psa. 14:1 - The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Rom. 1: Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.
2 Tim. 3: And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

6. Disobedient - Matthew 7:26-27
Bible "Fools"
Disobedient - Matthew 7:26-27
The foolish reject God’s gift of salvation
James 1:22-24
The foolish reject God’s provisions of blessings
James 1:25
The wise are those who obey God and glorify Him!
1 Corinthians 1:20-31
“26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it”
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Matt. 7: And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
Jas. 1: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
Jas. 1:25 - But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
1 Cor. 1: READ

7. Materialistic - Luke 12:13-21
Bible "Fools"
Materialistic - Luke 12:13-21
Would be a “success” by worldly standards
A failure spiritually!
Was considered a fool by Jesus - vs. 20
Not because he was rich & prosperous
Not because he saved his wealth
Because…
He did not have God in his life
He thought his life was guaranteed
He prepared only for the physical life
He considered his riches as security and happiness
He did not give God thanks and glory
“20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God”
“A successful failure!”
A Bible “Fool” Is The
Lk. 12: READ

8. Egotistical - Romans 1:21, 22 A Bible “Fool” Is The
Bible "Fools"
Egotistical - Romans 1:21, 22
He thinks he knows it all - the “know-it-all”
He knows more than God
Will not heed God’s instructions - Proverbs 14:12
He knows more than wise counselors
Proverbs 12:15
This person is like Naaman
Naaman said - “…behold I thought…” - 2 Kings 5:11
He had to put aside his egomania to receive God’s help
2 Kings 5:13, 14
“21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools”
A Bible “Fool” Is The
Rom. 1: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.
Prov. 14:12 - There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Prov. 12:15 - The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
2 Kings 5: READ, Comment

9. Pratting - Proverbs 10:8 A Bible “Fool” Is The
Bible "Fools"
Pratting - Proverbs 10:8
This is the one who knows not when to keep his mouth shut
The “chattering”
Proverbs 10:19; Ecclesiastes 5:3
We will give an account for our words
Matthew 12:36, 37
Must refrain our lips
1 Peter 3:10
“Thee wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall”
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Prov. 10:8 - The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating (babbling, foolish talking) fool shall fall.
Prov. 10:19 - In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Eccl. 5:3 - or a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.
Matt. 12:36, 37 - But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
1 Pet. 3:10 - For "He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit.

10. Meddler - Proverbs 20:3 A Bible “Fool” Is The
Bible "Fools"
Meddler - Proverbs 20:3
Also ways noising in someone’s business!
Busybodies are condemned
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
1 Timothy 5:13
1 Peter 4:15
Correcting the erring is not meddling!
James 5:19, 20
Galatians 6:1, 2
“It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling”
A Bible “Fool” Is The
Prov. 20:3 - It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
2 Thess. 3: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
1 Tim. 5:13 - And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
1 Pet. 4:15 - But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
Jas. 5: Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
Gal. 6:1-2 - Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

11. Careless - Matthew 25:1-13 A Bible “Fool” Is The
Bible "Fools"
Careless - Matthew 25:1-13
Makes insufficient preparations
It is foolish to neglect salvation
Hebrews 2:1-3
Be careful in preparation for salvation
1 Peter 5:7
Hebrews 4:15, 16
“8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. ”
A Bible “Fool” Is The
Matt. 25: READ, Comment
Heb. 2:1-3 - Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. {let...: Gr. run out as leaking vessels} 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
1 Pet. 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Heb. 4: For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

12. Apostate - Galatians 3:1 A Bible “Fool” Is The Now worse than before
Bible "Fools"
Apostate - Galatians 3:1
Now worse than before
2 Peter 2:20-22
Faces a terrible future
Hebrews 10:26-32; cf. Hebrews 2:1-3
Forfeits salvation
Revelation 2:10
“O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?”
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Gal. 3: O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? 2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?
2 Pet. 2: For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. 21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. 22 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
Heb. 10: READ
Heb. 2:1-3 - Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
Rev. 2:10 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

13. “Thou fool” The Atheist The Disobedient The Materialistic
Bible "Fools"
The Atheist
The Disobedient
The Materialistic
The Egotistical
The Pratting
The Meddler
The Careless
The Apostate
“Thou fool”

14. “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise”
Bible "Fools"
Conclusion
Don’t be fooled by being a fool!
Believe and obey God!
Be faithful until you die!
Prepared for Heaven!
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise”
Ephesians 5:15

15. “…what shalI we do?” Acts 2:37
Bible "Fools"
“…what shalI we do?” Acts 2:37
An alien sinner must…
Hear the Gospel – Romans 10:17
Believe – John 8:34
Repent – Acts 17:30
Confess Christ – Matthew 10:34
Be Baptized – Acts 2:38
An erring Child of God must…
Repent and Pray – Acts 8:22
Live “faithful unto death”
Revelation 2:10
Acts 2:37 - Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart (cut to the heart), and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Rom. 10:17 - So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Jn. 8:34 - I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Acts. 17: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Matt. 10:34 - Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Acts. 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 8:22 - Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Rev. 2:10 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.