The Hebrew sage...

A HEBREW SAGE MIGHT SAY. . .
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SILENCING THE FOOLISH
"For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men." [1 Peter 2. 15]

Egotistical and arrogant foolishness are the humanistic, blasphemous attacking criticisms that are against God’s Holy Word and HIS people. "Professing to be wise, they became fools." [Romans 1. 22] "HE WHO is enthroned in heaven laughs; the LORD mocks and ridicules them." [Psalms (Tehillym) 2. 4 Tanakh, Kethuvim] Yes, the wicked man schemes against righteousness -- but "the LORD laughs at him, for HE knows that his day will come." [Psalms (Tehillym) 37. 13 Tanakh, Kethuvim] Thus, the best way to silence foolish men, is by doing good.

"When you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God." [1 Peter 2. 20] "For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil." [1 Peter 3. 17] "Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator." [1 Peter 4. 19] "Shun evil and do good, and you shall abide forever." [Psalms (Tehillym) 37. 27 Tanakh, Kethuvim]

The LORD MESSIAH JESUS is the best example of this, "who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously." [1 Peter 2. 23] "He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He was submissive, He did not open His mouth; like a sheep being led to slaughter, like a ewe, dumb before those who shear her, He did not open His mouth." [Isaiah (Yeshayah) 53. 7 Tanakh, Nevi'im] best

Of course, everyone has the right to reject every argument and even ridicule such a life, but they must eventually come to see its sure foundation. "When they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation." [1 Peter 2. 12] "Do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices GOD is well pleased." [Hebrews 13. 16]

Yeshua ha’Mashiach bid those who would , "follow Me." Furthermore, it is "the will of God" that we identify ourselves with our wonderful LORD by "doing good," as we emulate our Heavenly Father. And when the Chief SHEPHERD, the OVERSEER of believers appears, those who know HIM will be glorified. Such joy and hope we have!