Lack of common sense

What happened to common sense? I hear stories all the time from people that made some really bad decisions, then, can't for the life of them figure out why things always go against them. Prime example: you'll have those that will eat out every meal and not know why they can't pay the power bill. Or, you will have those that will try to skateboard down a 30 degree grade and wonder why they have a broken wrist. It's just common sense.

There are lots of examples of folks not using the good sense that GOD gave them in the decision making process. What they use, I do not know. The worst, however, are those that will try the same thing over and over and expect a different outcome. WOW! Allow me to explain that every time you throw something up, it will fall down. If there is something over head and you are tugging on it, it is probably going to fall on your head. Gravity - common sense.

Today's word is Proverbs 10:21, NLT, which reads, "The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense."

Many folks are walking around today without the benefit of common sense. I see it all the time with those who like base jumping - plunging towards the Earth (remember gravity) at "killer" speeds, with hopes that a bed sheet will slow them down enough to prevent death. Since 2006, base jumping has a fatality rate of about one in every six jumpers. That means that if you are in a group of six base jumpers and the other five have made it to land safely...

Look, I have absolutely nothing against base jumping. If that is the way you spend your time, go be you. I am just saying that we need to use some common sense. Go out, explore, have some fun! But, also, be safe, have good medical insurance, and enough life insurance to take care of your family. That is good advice for us all because, there are lots of folks being destroyed by their lack of common sense.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T