Pro 26:18,19 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!”
The wise man compares some jokes with a mentally challenged person who posses a deadly weapon .He may find it a fun fair to aim and shoot carelessly whoever and wherever in and out of sight .To him ,this may be thrilling but to the target its injury and death.
Jokes are good and have health benefits. They Neutralise tense,help us relax and reduce stress moments .But they should be used in moderation to avoid detrimental results to self and others.
Certain jokes are course and always out of place .They may be variants of jesting,lies ,vulgar talk or foolish utterance . Before the recipient gets to know that it was just a joke,irreversible damage ,injury and even death may have already taken place.
Some families ,relationships, careers and trust issues have been dealt a blow by jokes taken too far to legendary heights. Some laughter causing statements are venom and blasts in waiting ,don’t detonate them!
Further readings:
Job 30:8-9
Col 3:8
Eph 5:4
🙏 Blessed week 🙏