Fools Made Wise

Proverbs 11:16: A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches The forty-eighth comic of Fools Made Wise starts with Leroy watching TV as James walks in. Leroy asks James where they are coming back from, and he tells Leroy that the church honored Mom tonight. This reminds us of the first part of…

Proverbs 11:15: He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure. The forty-seventh comic of Fools Made Wise starts with Leroy telling Petey that he needs to take out a loan and asking him how much his car is worth. Like Leroy, Petey isn’t…

Proverbs 11:14: Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory. The forty-sixth comic of Fools Made Wise starts with James and Leroy watching television together. James is flipping through the channels and Leroy is chugging down his third beer. As James flips through the channels,…

Proverbs 11:13: One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. The forty-fifth comic of Fools Made Wise starts with Leroy standing outside realizing that he is need of major money (and quick!) or he will never be able to move out. In…

Proverbs 11:12: One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace. The forty-fourth comic of Fools Made Wise starts with James running up to Leroy, telling him that their neighbor Tucker is looking for him. Leroy sticks out his tongue, expresses his disgust (Blech!) and tells James…

Proverbs 11:11: By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. The forty-third comic of Fools Made Wise starts with James telling Leroy he made quite a ruckus downtown yesterday when the Mayor was honoring Pop (see comic #42 for that!). Leroy blows that…

Proverbs 11:10: When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting. The forty-second comic of Fools Made Wise starts with the Mayor of Ravenport, Mayor Woodland, honoring Phil. He tells him that as the Mayor, he would like to honor him for all the food he donated…

Proverbs 11:9: With his mouth, the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge. The forty-first comic of Fools Made Wise starts with Pop and Mom’s neighbor, Mr. Sanderson, asking Leroy where he’s been. He tells him that the news from the grapevine was that he was arrested for bad-mouthing…

Proverbs 11:8: A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place. The fortieth comic of Fools Made Wise starts with Leroy and James driving in James’ car. Leroy is thanking James for letting him drive, and James responds that he is glad to help lend a hand to help Leroy…

Proverbs 11:7: When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing. The thirty-ninth comic of Fools Made Wise starts with Leroy and James standing in front of their house. Leroy tells James that as he is on the verge of a whole new life, he wants to impart to him…