by Tim Sullivan
5 TYPES OF FOOLS
The premise of this blog series is that there are various types and degrees of foolishness. This post will present the biblical terms related to folly, exhibiting the successive degrees of foolishness, and then revealing the heart of a fool.
THE GULLIBLE “FOOL”
The gullible will believe anything, they are unable to discern or think through their steps (Prov.14:15). They are a type of fool. Gullible fools are open-minded and have difficulty discerning right from wrong. They live their lives in such a way as to bring about harsh consequences; they lack sense (Prov. 1:32; 7:7).
THE BLOCKHEADED “FOOL”
The blockheaded fool lacks discretion because he cannot keep a secret. He spreads folly wherever he goes (Prov.12:23; 13:16). The blockhead does not learn from experience, so they continue to make the same mistakes over and over again (Prov. 26:11). They are emotionally driven and given to anger (Prov. 29:11). Their emotions control them. They plant and harvest additional folly and reap what they sow, which often brings about difficult consequences (Prov. 14:24; Gal. 6:7,8).
THE AIRHEADED “FOOL”
The airheaded fool is the one who is morally deficient and spiritually lacking. He thinks his way
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