From Solomon’s point of view, every one of us was born “simple”—that is, gullible, credulous, naïve. While P.T. Barnum saw human gullibility as an opportunity for profit, the proverbs see the condition as a character weakness to be corrected.
The first practical step to wisdom is to identify the simpleton in ourselves. As my initial post showcased, we must start by using our most powerful leadership tool.
Proverbs 14:15 says, “A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his step.” Proverbs 27:12 says, “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.”
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