Absurd

from Flying Free

by Elle Renee

LEGAL COUNSEL:
"Your Honor, I'd like to submit evidence that Person 1 has willfully violated, intimidated, neglected, manipulated, dismissed, assaulted, ignored, falsely accused, minimized, smeared, undermined, punished and inflicted emotional, physical, spiritual and bodily harm to Person 2 against his/her will. All this has been done in the presence of Person 2's children, as well. Person 1 has been warned and admonished repeatedly, yet to no avail. Petitioning for Safety and Separation on behalf of Person 2's sake."

JUDGE:
(Proverbs)
A fool's speech is slanderous. (10:18)

The fool is quarrelsome, and (s)he stirs up dissension and anger. (20:3)

A fool's lips bring strife, And his/her mouth calls for blows. (18:6)

The fool is dangerous and harmful and we should avoid him/her like a bear robbed of her cubs. (17:12)

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words. (23:9)

Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go out, Even strife and dishonor will cease. (22:10)

A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the back of fools. (14:7)

Leave the presence of the fool. (14:7)

The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (Psalm 9:9

LEGAL COUNSEL:
"I forgot to mention one quick thing. Persons 1 and 2 are married."

JUDGE:
"Never mind, none of this wisdom applies anymore.  Tell Person 2 to return home, give thanks, pray harder, have faith, and suffer for the gospel. This case is adjourned."

Absurd? Yes, it is. Happens every day? Yes, it does.

"Cling to wisdom - she will protect you. Love her - she will guard you.

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And with your wisdom, develop common sense and good judgment. If you exalt wisdom, she will exalt you. Hold her fast, and she will lead you with great honor; she will place a beautiful crown upon your head."  Proverbs 4:6-9

Actual Proverbs 4:6-9:
Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;
Love her, and she will keep you.
Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
Exalt her, and she will promote you;
She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.
She will place on your head an ornament of grace;
A crown of glory she will deliver to you.