Proverbs 26:6-7 (ESV)
6 Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool
cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
7 Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless,
is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
When recruiting help, turn to those who have proven trustworthy. If you discover a reliable and like-minded person to labor with, it’s as if your two hands have become four, and your feet have also doubled in number. Twice the amount of good work can be accomplished. But entrusting a fool with your message is as dumb as cutting off your own feet or drinking poison. The lame man may have legs and the potential to walk, but yet because of impairment, his legs are completely useless to him. In the same way, a foolish man can utter a wise statement, but because he doesn’t put wisdom into practice, it is equally useless. It makes no impact on his behavior and can actually generate a false sense of security. Even if you are desperate for help today, don’t turn to the fool. Wait for someone who is humble and teachable rather than one who rejects God’s wisdom.