I’ve had a few dogs over the years. The one thing they had in common is that they did things that just weren’t good for them.
- Chasing skunks
- Looking for a snack in the cat’s litter box
- Begging for chicken legs (Please, never give a dog chicken bones)
And yes, I’ve seen dogs do what the following proverb says:
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.
Proverbs 26:11
You would think dogs know better. You would also think we humans would know better. We frequently do things that aren’t good for us.
- Eat or drink to excess
- Get involved in bad relationships
- Zone out on television or other media
- Repeat bad habits in work or personal life
- Speak something we know we shouldn’t say
This proverb reminds me of how repulsive a bad habit can be. Before we return to that foolishness once again, let us consider how foolish it is to do the same mistake again and expect a different, better result.
