How to Answer a Fool
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- When confronted with a foolish person, I am tempted to give him a piece of my mind but will my well-intended advice and wisdom be well-received? There are two equally right and opposite answers when it comes to crafting a wise response to a foolish person.
The first response is not to answer the fool.
The second response is to answer the fool.
Here's when you should not answer the fool - when he is so set in his ways and point of view that he can skillfully defend his position with wise arguments. In fact, from his perspective, his position is very wise indeed (no fool will ever admit he is one!). The trouble is this : the fool is wise in his own eyes. There is an absence of willingness to subject himself to a higher standard of truth, morality and accountability. So, there is little hope of you winning him over based on clever argumentation - in fact, the more you attempt to answer, you end up being like him because you have stooped to his game.
In this week's Wise-Video, you will also discover the second situation when you do need to give a proper answer to a fool. Check it out so that you have a balanced perspective as to your responsibility when faced with foolish people who think that they are wise.
"You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time." ~ Abraham Lincoln.
Thank you for this video, mate. I've come across so many fools whom I've argued with and spoiled my mood. Now I realize that it's my fault for doing so...
Sooo true!!! But we learned eventually and that’s important!!!! Silence sometimes is the best answer….
i loved the fool definition
😂
They should teach this in school
You can take the time & trouble to give the best researched answer to a question and the fool will never understand you. You only end up getting berated. I have realized that out of the several tens of thousands of people I have interacted in my life, 3-4 such fools will never appreciate your input.
I have now learnt: Never to toss one's pearls to swine.
Thank you so much for this video. Best thing I’ve ever herd. Dealing with a very foolish and stubborn person is very hard. “ The best thing is to walk away “. ❤
Very good video! Very relevant to raising a stubborn teen!! Thankyou!
Scottie Joines and it proves Bible was right about Fools,they reject God as always and arrogant.As written in the bible
No.
@@yvonne3745 so ur just another fool who thinks that those who don't believe in a book called Bible are fools.
@@alice_in_wonderland42 if you think truth is foolishness, then who is the actual fool? 🤦🏻♀️
excellent explanation. thank you.
Thank Cesar for the feedback. Which part of the video made sense to you?
I observed both scenarios and would prefer to be away from fools.
Because In both scenarios you will waist your time and not going to learn anything…
Hi, thanks for the very practical and valuable video teaching. Recently, I had to deal with the two types of fools as mentioned in your video. Yes, you're so right in showing two different approaches. Simple-minded fool and stubborn/bigoted fool are coming from a totally different background. In either way, I've come to an conclusion; best not to associate with them, Instead mix with wise and positive people who can nurture your spiritual growth. Too many people are egotistical and self-centered, and it's a waste of time and energy putting up with them.
I wish I could really get an insight on a person in whom both 1 & 2 types are merged to some extent. The humbleness happens for what is not the truth... For the absolute truth it becomes I know better stubborn ness.
A merge of different levels or narcissistic behavioural patterns...
Its almost a vicious cycle for the others around.
Its quite common n not many have the skills to deal...
The skills of handling such behaviours is so very necessary...
Thank you for sharing this video
Hey Doc... pretty incoherent!!!
Great insight. Very true when you stop replying to a fool they simply hate it, they want the interaction, keeps their argument alive, best to stop...give them the gift of silence 😂
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. On that note👇
God LOVED YOU so MUCH that He sent His only son to die In YOUR PLACE so you won't have to die under Gods judgement but live forever IF you fully trust in Jesus. Please repent from thinking wickedness🙏🙏🙏
Beautiful. Just discovered this channel. Thank you.
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I think if someones is genuinely curious and is being respectful about it then that's fine, if someone asks a question as a joke I will still answer it honestly, I'd rather look like an idiot then leave these people that are considered fools in the dark. We should have open mindedness about things and make up our own mind.
Great lesson
Thanks I always wondered about this seemingly contradiction.
Glad this helps!
Thanks for proving what is wisdom
4 Do not answer the stupid one according to his foolishness, So that you do not put yourself on his level. 5 Answer the stupid one according to his foolishness, So that he does not think he is wise. ~ Proverbs 26: 4,5
in my friend group, there is a fool and all my friends in that group are following his mind only i dont
This was great! Thanks for making this video 😁.
Good job
Very helpful
Keep it up
Such lessons are worth more than gold!
Awesome explanation
Thankyou Joseph this really helps as I have to endure a fool daily who just happens to be the other of my 2 children ....I will take this advice into my approach to do the right thing and not let this foolish person bring me to their level but to elevate them to mine ....this will be hard because ridiculous is as ridiculous does and Im going to use these methods to overcome this foolish behavior ....MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!
What if my life has cursed me to live with two fools. My father too depressed to leave my mother who is a raging fool? 22 years of my life since I can remember she has always been a fool with her own rules and neglecting everything since forever and my father is trying to make something of her...He literally ruined the lives of his two children. Me and my brother. Killed our ambitions, dreams and everything outside their moronic rules or am I just fucking being a fool fooling myself?! I seriously don't know.
good video 👍
real wisdom and moral standards are in the Bible 😄
amen
Yes sir
The highest standard from Bible
exactly this should be taught in school
Its in your bible believe it or not
Excellent. Tks.
Is it possible for a "fool" to be a friend to someone?
VERY GOOD VIDEO
Joseph Tan I love this !! I would love to meet in person and learn more from you. I am in Toronto, Canada. I can relate to this I have dealt with fools. Thank you so much brother 🙂 👏
Hi Aakash - I am now based in Charlotte, North Carolina - so quite a distance from where you are. Glad that the video is helpful.
@@goodmondayconsulting Ok I will visit Charlotte North Carolina once pandemic is over. We can also schedule a zoom aakash.kunchwar@gmail.com. Thank you.
Not sure how I got here but it's a very good video. Subscribed!
This was a lot helpful big brother
This is good for people on the internet who are victimized by diehard political trolls and fools.
This is good teaching,... our book "how to answer a fool" offers forty-six different chapters on how to answer foolish people wisely. It will open your eyes to powerful communication skills that you never new exist .
so good. Nailed it
Thanks
Edit: Cool signature
Thanks for that I dea
This is all predicated on the fact that the fool is actually wrong in their insertion.
A lot of people are weak af and can't take any type of criticism.
Right 👍
So it's my fault to begin with.
Today, something happened at my school actually. Our physics teacher started belittling religions and spirituality all of a sudden bcoz one of the students didn't come to school and the reason she explained to her closest friend(who was present) was that due to Ramadan fasting she wouldn't be able to attend school... and the weather was also too sunny and hot, I suppose she was worried about her condition. After knowing this reason, he started lashing out on all religions. He, basically, was trying to prove that the entire concept of prayer & religion is POINTLESS. I'm a non-religious person, but I can definitely see how wrong he is, insulting people's beliefs. He then began ranting about how people of a certain religion form militant groups and kill people(you're right, he was referring to Islamic terrorists). Damn, I had my phone with me, I should've recorded all this but... Isn't it only right to ignore him?? He's just a fool who thinks getting a master's degree in physics and a few years of research with some foreign professors makes him superior enough to speak all this bullshit. I wanted to speak up to him but I just didn't wanna extend his presence in the classroom, duh. I dunno why I got the instinct to stay silent but I guess I know deep within that arguing with a fool is just vain.
If anyone reads this and feels the same rage as me, pls let me know whether or not I was right to not say a word as I didn't want to argue with a fool.
The worst and most dangerous fool is one who is also a parent/guardian/teacher.
A fool in charge of weapons that can destroy all life on Earth, or as one weapon has been described, even destroy the universe, are less dangerous than those?
😭 iam a fool
Still I couldn't change myself pls give me some tips guys
Joseph Tan
1 second ago
The first step towards change is to be open to truthful feedback. Seek someone older and wiser than you who is not afraid to tell you the truth about things. Then be open, humble, and really ... listen (though it may hurt)
@@goodmondayconsulting sir can you pls upload a video regarding this because many fools like me out here couldn't accept this reality,still no one talks about it,since you are too intellectual,can you post a video regarding this to change this problem
(If I want to talk to my parents too they think that is heis asking too silly/immature questions)
I think I disagree...the scripture says, "dont answer a fool, according to his folly"
The fool is not logical, there is no such of a thing as logic apart from God.
You answer the presupposition, the real problem with him, not what he says.
LivingLight - The Bible says both:
“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.”
Proverbs 26:4-5 ESV
Fools take our energy
when I told my classmate that Captain America's beard looks cool in infinity he said that is Thor cap doesn't have any beard
One was sent to teach "the way'' -John 3:16,17; many faiths existed prior to Jesus walking the earth, obviously pagan forms of worship who's gods have multiple personality disorders "trinities" they are rooted in nimrods pagan babylon.. nimrodian constantine took control of the already apostasized church (previously congregations) 350 years after Jesus was resurrected from the dead after being murdered for teaching the truth' -Acts 5:28-32; the lies spurned the protestant movement which over time has resulted in the 34000 "pseudo christian" (constantinian) {anti'christian} organizations on the broadway that Jesus warnes us to steer away from -Matthew 7:13-23; -2Timothy 3:1-7; they do this' -Romans 1:25; and commit the very crime Jesus was falsely accused of doing' -John 10:33; they teach many conflicts to Jesus teachings, -Mark 12:28-32; -John 17:3-6,21-26; Paul shares Gods hope' -1Timothy 2:3-7; the safeguard' -Ephesians 4:3-6,13-15; .. re' -Galatians 1:1-8;
I really need to become wise coz i know myself as foolish
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Gotcha rick
Von Karma approved✔
Just be quiet.
maybe im a fool and dont even know it
Amazing be silent
This is so funny...does he not realise how much of a contradictory hypocritical FOOL he is himself. Of course we should form our OWN opinions. How dare someone else tell me what I should think, say or do! I believe life should be about learning from your OWN path and being open minded. If someone else has a different opinion then that is theirs and I respect that. I dont think Im the wisest or the best or always right but no one can dictate this. I believe this is the fundamental problem of organised religions and people like this man. I pity him but that's my opinion and im proud to say i formed it myself.
I am not the real Dread Pirate Roberts. A brilliant response
Dominic Briere-Edney You sound like a FOOL! And that is my opinion!
Even 5 years from now I still think Dominic is a fool himself because he has the tendency to live in his own foolish beliefs
This is so on point. Now, they would call us fools and they are the wise 😂 Then, who set the standard? Whose opinions are foolish, and whose not? him? hahaha he does not know everything, for goodness sake.