The Stupid Zone
How can you escape The Stupid Zone?
When I was a kid, I watched reruns of The Twilight Zone on television. Some of these episodes were so memorable, that I remember them to this day, even though I only saw them once, more than forty years ago.
The premise of The Twilight Zone, was there was an imaginary world, where everyday logic, reason, and common sense, did not always apply. Most of the time, those who crossed into The Twilight Zone, were not even aware that they had crossed into it. In some episodes, there would be entire groups of people trapped in the Twilight Zone, with only one or two people, who realized that things were not right, but they could not convince anyone around them, that things were not right. Most of the people around them, seem to have some sort of going-along-to-get-along mentality, that put them in a state of denial, that they were living in The Twilight Zone.
The opening narration for The Twilight Zone changed each season, except for the final season. In the opening narration of the second season, the audience is told that there was a signpost ahead that showed that they were about to enter The Twilight Zone.
I have encountered something like The Twilight Zone in real life, that I call The Stupid Zone. This is an imaginary world that some people live in, where everyday logic, reason, and common sense, do not apply. Most of the time, those who have cross into The Stupid Zone, were not even aware that they have crossed into it. Sometimes, there are entire groups of people trapped in The Stupid Zone, and but a few of them have come to realize that something is not right, but are unable to convince the rest of the group, that things are not right. Most of the people in the group, seem to have some sort of going-along-to-get-along mentality, that puts them in a state of denial, that they are living in The Stupid Zone.
Like the narration of the second season of The Twilight Zone, there are signs, that tell people, when they are about to enter The Stupid Zone. There are also signs that make it obvious that they have entered The Stupid Zone. These signs are not hard to spot for anyone who is willing to question, whether or not what they are hearing, or saying, fits in with everyday logic, reason, and common sense.
What are some of the signs that tell you, that people have entered The Stupid Zone?
One sign is that people cannot distinguish between fact and opinion. Someone will say something that can only be their opinion, but those who follow them will take it as fact.
Another sign is that they take everything a particular person says, as factual without investigation. For example, they will be adamant that everything a person they follow says is fact, because that person said it, without even considering if it is indeed factually accurate. They do not investigate the facts for themselves.
Another sign is that they will engage in circular logic. They will insist that point A must be true because point B is true, and point B must be true because point A is true. They do not allow any point to be foundational.
Another sign is their rejection of anything that contradicts their theory as evidence. Their theory is true on its own, and only facts that support their theory are acknowledged as true. They will not consider all of the facts. The facts are based on their theory instead their theory being based on the facts.
Another sign is they are living in Egypt - that place dominated by denial. They do not want to know what the facts are about the subject of their theory. They do not want to examine if their theory is reasonable or logical in view of the facts. They simply deny anything as being true that contradicts their theory.
Another sign is that they play the victim card. If anyone makes it plain that their theory contradicts facts and logic, then they will start claiming that they are being oppressed because they belong to some group. The oppression of the group might be historically accurate - or not, but it has absolutely nothing to do with the validity of their theory.
How do people cross into The Stupid Zone?
They cross into the Stupid Zone by laziness. It takes work to determine if what someone is telling them is factually true and logical. People cross into the Stupid Zone by deciding on the truthfulness of something without considering all of the facts (Proverbs 18:13).
They cross into the Stupid Zone by intimidation. They are intimidated by others into not examining the facts for themselves, or questioning if the story they are being told is logically possible. People cross into the Stupid Zone by being afraid of other people (Proverbs 29:25).
They cross into the Stupid Zone by admiration. They do not examine what someone who they admire tells them to see if it is factually true and logical. That admiration is often based on something unrelated to the subject like appearance or athletic ability. People cross into the Stupid Zone by putting their trust in other people (Jeremiah 17:5)
Why do people stay trapped in The Stupid Zone?
They stay trapped in the Stupid Zone out of convenience. If one thing they have believed turns out to not be factually true or logically possible, then they might have to examine a lot of other things and make a lot of adjustments. This might cause a lot of disruptions in their lives and conflicts with other people. It is more convenient to just stay in the Stupid Zone. People stay trapped in the Stupid Zone, because it is easier than examining their beliefs (Proverbs 26:16).
They stay trapped in the Stupid Zone out of pride. They might have to admit that they were wrong about one or more things, if they decide to let facts and logic prevail. This might damage their reputation among their peers, and cause other people to examine everything else they have said, to see if those things are factually true and logically possible. This is a implicit admission that they are not perfect. People stay trapped in the Stupid Zone because they are too proud to admit that they are wrong (Proverbs 13:10).
They stay trapped in the Stupid Zone out of tradition. They have to admit that others were wrong about one or more things, if they decide to let facts and logic prevail. They will have to start examining all of the traditions they were handed down, to see if they are factually true and logically possible. This is a implicit admission that those who handed down the tradition were not perfect. People stay trapped in the Stupid Zone by trusting in their traditions (Colossians 2:8).
How can you escape The Stupid Zone?
Stop being lazy and search out the facts for yourself. If someone tells you that the word "gullible" is not in the dictionary, then look in the dictionary for yourself, instead of just taking their word for it. Stop being one of the sheeple.
Only the simple minded believe every story they hear, while the prudent search out the facts (Proverbs 14:15). Some people tell compelling stories in order to deceive the simple minded (Romans 16:17-18).
If you hear a report that someone is doing evil, then ask questions and search out the facts for yourself, to verify that the report is true (Deuteronomy 13:12-14).
When the Samaritans accused Jerusalem of being a rebellious city to Artaxerxes, they asked for the facts to searched out (Ezra 4:13-15). When the facts were searched out, he found that Jerusalem was a rebellious city (Ezra 4:17-19).
When the Jews told Darius that Cyrus had commanded that the Temple be rebuilt, they asked for the facts to be searched out (Ezra 5:13-17). When the facts were searched out, he found that Cyrus had commanded for the Temple to be rebuilt (Ezra 6:1-5).
You should be like Job and search out the facts (Job 29:16). You should not believe any story that anyone tells you, until you search out the facts for yourself (Proverbs 18:17).
Knowledge and understanding only come from searching out the facts (Proverbs 2:2-4). Honor comes from searching out the facts (Proverbs 25:2).
For this reason, the Man of Truth (Yeshua HaMashiach aka Jesus Christ) told people to search out the facts about him (John 5:39). For this reason, the Bereans were commended for searching out the facts, instead of just taking the word of Paul the Jew (Shaul aka Saul aka The Apostle Paul) (Acts 17:10-12).
If someone tells you that they have a revelation from the Spirit of Truth (Ruach HaQodesh aka The Holy Spirit aka The Holy Ghost), then search out the facts from the Word of Truth to see if it agrees with the Word of Truth, instead of just taking their word for it (1 John 4:1-3).
If you want to escape the Stupid Zone, then you must be willing to search out the facts for yourself (2 Timothy 2:15). You must be willing to make the effort to rightly divide the Word.
Remember that Rule 51 applies to everyone - sometimes you are wrong.
Even the greatest of people can sometimes be wrong (Ecclesiastes 4:13). Even the Man of Truth had to grow in wisdom (Luke 2:52).
You should not think more highly of yourself than you should, for you will sometimes be wrong like other people (Romans 12:3). You must avoid thinking that you cannot be wrong, when someone regarded as less intelligent disagrees with you (Romans 12:16). You must be careful to not esteem yourself as better than others (Philippians 2:3).
Do not fear people, but remember that the Father of Truth (YHVH aka God aka THE LORD) wants you walking in truth.
If you will trust Him, then you will not be afraid to search out the facts, because it might cause conflict with the proud (Psalm 40:4). You will search out the facts, because you will not be afraid of other people (Psalm 56:11). You will search out the facts, because your confidence is not in other people (Psalm 118:8). You will search out the facts, instead of trying to please other people (Luke 16:15).
You will search out the facts, so that you do not sin out of ignorance (Numbers 15:28). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of the power of the Gospel (Romans 1:13-16). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of His righteousness (Romans 10:3). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of His plans for Israel (Romans 11:25-27). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of His requirement to live righteously after being baptized in water (1 Corinthians 10:1-6). You will search out the facts , so that you are not ignorant of the gifts of the Spirit of Truth (1 Corinthians 12:1-11). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of the trouble of the Children of Truth (those who obey The Father of Truth because they love Him) and His power to deliver them (2 Corinthians 1:8-11). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of the devices of the Father of Lies (HaShatan aka Satan Aka The Devil) (2 Corinthians 2:11). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of the Resurrection and the Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of His mercy that delays His judgment (2 Peter 3:7-9).
How can you keep other people from dragging you into the Stupid Zone?
Remember that you can only tell other people the facts, but you cannot make them believe the facts or apply logic to the facts.
You can lead an atheist to evidence, but you cannot make them think. If someone is determined to believe the greatest fairy tale ever told, instead of the story told by the evidence, you cannot change their mind. You need to avoid getting in pointless debates over pseudo-science that contradicts the evidence, so that you are not dragged into the Stupid Zone (1 Timothy 6:20-21).
If someone is determined to stay in the Stupid Zone, then they will not listen to facts or reason (Proverbs 15:12). There is no helping someone who is wise in their own conceit (Proverbs 26:12). They refuse to believe any evidence that prevents them from doing whatever they want (2 Peter 3:3-6).
If you try to give them facts, and reason with them, they will only despise and mock you (Proverbs 9:7-8). They will not even listen to their own father (Proverbs 13:1). Pride keeps them trapped in the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 14:3).
You need to let them go, so that you do not get dragged into the Stupid Zone with them (Proverbs 14:6-8). You need to mark those, which seek to cause division by refusing to leave the Stupid Zone, and avoid them (Romans 16:17). Those who refuse to acknowledge the truth become proud, but know nothing, and only want to constantly argue, because they are not interested in knowing the truth, so do not waste your time on them (1 Timothy 6:3-5).
So, if you do not want to be dragged into the Stupid Zone, then you must not engage in unprofitable striving over words (2 Timothy 2:14). You must shun pointless debates (2 Timothy 2:16). You must avoid being trapped into discussions of stupid questions that can only end in strife (2 Timothy 2:23). You must avoid answering stupid questions and engaging in useless discussions, that do nothing but drag people into the Stupid Zone (Titus 3:9).
How can you help other people escape the Stupid Zone?
You must avoid striving with those determined to stay trapped in the Stupid Zone, but instead focus on helping those interested in learning the facts and willing to listen to reason (2 Timothy 2:24-26).
You can help them escape the Stupid Zone by giving them the facts, because they will not try to force the facts to fit into their theory (Proverbs 8:5-9). You can help them escape the Stupid Zone, because they will listen to reason (Proverbs 9:4-6).
You can help them escape the Stupid Zone, by showing them the hurt that comes to those who refuse to leave the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 19:25). You can help them escape the Stupid Zone, by showing them the punishment of comes to those who refuse to leave the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 21:11).
When helping people escape the Stupid Zone, make it easy as possible for them to verify the facts. They need to know for themselves that what you are saying is factually accurate, so they can apply logic to those facts, and see the soundness of your reasoning.
That is why I give links to everything from the Book of Truth (The Bible) in these blog posts. I also use as many facts as possible that can easily be verified, usually not requiring people to go any deeper than looking it up in Wikipedia. (Wikipedia usually has deeper references for those willing to go deeper.) Lastly, if something is really obscure, then I will give very precise information about how to verify it. The goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to escape the Stupid Zone.
How can people completely escape the Stupid Zone?
Facts and logic are never at odds with anything from the Father of Truth.
The Father of Truth makes an amazing promise to be found by everyone who searches for Him with all their heart (Jeremiah 29:11-13).
Whoever searches out the facts will gain an awe of the Father of Truth (Proverbs 2:2-5). An awe of the Father of Truth makes people able to completely escape the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 1:5-7). The ability to apply logic to the facts and come to the correct understanding begins with an awe of the Father of Truth (Proverbs 9:10).
The Father of Truth gives people the ability to search out the facts, apply logic to those facts, and come to the correct understanding (Proverbs 2:6-11). He helps people completely escape the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 2:12-15).
The Father of Truth gave the Law of Truth (Torah aka The Law) to help people completely escape the Stupid Zone (Psalm 19:7). He gave the Word of Truth to give them understanding, so they can completely escape the Stupid Zone (Psalm 119:130). The Book of Truth was written to help people completely escape the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 1:2-4).
The Father of Truth wants to reason with people, so that they will come into the House of Truth and escape the Stupid Zone (Isaiah 1:16-18).
People will come into the House of Truth, if they search out the facts and apply logic to them (Acts 18:4). Facts and logic lead people into the House of Truth, and out of the Stupid Zone (Acts 18:19). People have to intentionally choose to stay trapped in the Stupid Zone, by rejecting the facts and the application of logic to the facts, when they refuse to come into the House of Truth (Acts 24:24-25).
The only reasonable thing to do is to come into the House of Truth, when people search out the facts about what the Father of Truth has already done (1 Samuel 12:7-15).
The Spirit of Truth is given to those who come into the House of Truth, so they can completely escape the Stupid Zone (John 16:13). The Spirit of Truth will help people search out the facts and correctly apply logic to the facts, so they can reach the correct conclusion (Ephesians 5:8-10). No one can completely escape the Stupid Zone without the help of the Spirit of Truth (1 John 4:5-6).
For example, the Spirit of Truth guided me in searching out the facts, applying logic to those facts, and reaching the correct conclusion about the Sabbath. I had not been able get satisfactory answers to my questions after ten years of asking both the leaders and the members of numerous Sabbath meeting congregations. With the guidance of the Spirit of Truth, I was able to search out the facts for myself, and get all of my questions concerning the Sabbath answered in just two hours. I finally understood who changed the Sabbath.
So, people can only completely escape the Stupid Zone after they come into the House of Truth.
The Spirit of Truth only is given to those who come into the House of Truth through the Man of Truth (1 John 4:13-15).
It is only reasonable to be certain of the resurrection of the Man of Truth, because it is the most well documented event of the entire Roman era. The history given the Renewed Covenant (B'rit Chadashah aka The New Testament), particularly The Acts, have proven to be indisputable facts. This event was known throughout the Roman world and beyond (Acts 26:23-26).
Anyone who will search out the facts concerning the resurrection of the Man of Truth, and apply logic to those facts, will come into the House of Truth to start escaping the Stupid Zone (Acts 17:30-31). The only reasonable response to the resurrection of the Man of Truth is total surrender.
So completely escaping the Stupid Zone, starts with surrendering control of your life to the Man of Truth, because you believe the fact that His Father raised him from the dead (Romans 10:9).
Come into the House of Truth!
When I was a kid, I watched reruns of The Twilight Zone on television. Some of these episodes were so memorable, that I remember them to this day, even though I only saw them once, more than forty years ago.
The premise of The Twilight Zone, was there was an imaginary world, where everyday logic, reason, and common sense, did not always apply. Most of the time, those who crossed into The Twilight Zone, were not even aware that they had crossed into it. In some episodes, there would be entire groups of people trapped in the Twilight Zone, with only one or two people, who realized that things were not right, but they could not convince anyone around them, that things were not right. Most of the people around them, seem to have some sort of going-along-to-get-along mentality, that put them in a state of denial, that they were living in The Twilight Zone.
The opening narration for The Twilight Zone changed each season, except for the final season. In the opening narration of the second season, the audience is told that there was a signpost ahead that showed that they were about to enter The Twilight Zone.
I have encountered something like The Twilight Zone in real life, that I call The Stupid Zone. This is an imaginary world that some people live in, where everyday logic, reason, and common sense, do not apply. Most of the time, those who have cross into The Stupid Zone, were not even aware that they have crossed into it. Sometimes, there are entire groups of people trapped in The Stupid Zone, and but a few of them have come to realize that something is not right, but are unable to convince the rest of the group, that things are not right. Most of the people in the group, seem to have some sort of going-along-to-get-along mentality, that puts them in a state of denial, that they are living in The Stupid Zone.
Like the narration of the second season of The Twilight Zone, there are signs, that tell people, when they are about to enter The Stupid Zone. There are also signs that make it obvious that they have entered The Stupid Zone. These signs are not hard to spot for anyone who is willing to question, whether or not what they are hearing, or saying, fits in with everyday logic, reason, and common sense.
What are some of the signs that tell you, that people have entered The Stupid Zone?
One sign is that people cannot distinguish between fact and opinion. Someone will say something that can only be their opinion, but those who follow them will take it as fact.
Another sign is that they take everything a particular person says, as factual without investigation. For example, they will be adamant that everything a person they follow says is fact, because that person said it, without even considering if it is indeed factually accurate. They do not investigate the facts for themselves.
Another sign is that they will engage in circular logic. They will insist that point A must be true because point B is true, and point B must be true because point A is true. They do not allow any point to be foundational.
Another sign is their rejection of anything that contradicts their theory as evidence. Their theory is true on its own, and only facts that support their theory are acknowledged as true. They will not consider all of the facts. The facts are based on their theory instead their theory being based on the facts.
Another sign is they are living in Egypt - that place dominated by denial. They do not want to know what the facts are about the subject of their theory. They do not want to examine if their theory is reasonable or logical in view of the facts. They simply deny anything as being true that contradicts their theory.
Another sign is that they play the victim card. If anyone makes it plain that their theory contradicts facts and logic, then they will start claiming that they are being oppressed because they belong to some group. The oppression of the group might be historically accurate - or not, but it has absolutely nothing to do with the validity of their theory.
How do people cross into The Stupid Zone?
They cross into the Stupid Zone by laziness. It takes work to determine if what someone is telling them is factually true and logical. People cross into the Stupid Zone by deciding on the truthfulness of something without considering all of the facts (Proverbs 18:13).
They cross into the Stupid Zone by intimidation. They are intimidated by others into not examining the facts for themselves, or questioning if the story they are being told is logically possible. People cross into the Stupid Zone by being afraid of other people (Proverbs 29:25).
They cross into the Stupid Zone by admiration. They do not examine what someone who they admire tells them to see if it is factually true and logical. That admiration is often based on something unrelated to the subject like appearance or athletic ability. People cross into the Stupid Zone by putting their trust in other people (Jeremiah 17:5)
Why do people stay trapped in The Stupid Zone?
They stay trapped in the Stupid Zone out of convenience. If one thing they have believed turns out to not be factually true or logically possible, then they might have to examine a lot of other things and make a lot of adjustments. This might cause a lot of disruptions in their lives and conflicts with other people. It is more convenient to just stay in the Stupid Zone. People stay trapped in the Stupid Zone, because it is easier than examining their beliefs (Proverbs 26:16).
They stay trapped in the Stupid Zone out of pride. They might have to admit that they were wrong about one or more things, if they decide to let facts and logic prevail. This might damage their reputation among their peers, and cause other people to examine everything else they have said, to see if those things are factually true and logically possible. This is a implicit admission that they are not perfect. People stay trapped in the Stupid Zone because they are too proud to admit that they are wrong (Proverbs 13:10).
They stay trapped in the Stupid Zone out of tradition. They have to admit that others were wrong about one or more things, if they decide to let facts and logic prevail. They will have to start examining all of the traditions they were handed down, to see if they are factually true and logically possible. This is a implicit admission that those who handed down the tradition were not perfect. People stay trapped in the Stupid Zone by trusting in their traditions (Colossians 2:8).
How can you escape The Stupid Zone?
Stop being lazy and search out the facts for yourself. If someone tells you that the word "gullible" is not in the dictionary, then look in the dictionary for yourself, instead of just taking their word for it. Stop being one of the sheeple.
Only the simple minded believe every story they hear, while the prudent search out the facts (Proverbs 14:15). Some people tell compelling stories in order to deceive the simple minded (Romans 16:17-18).
If you hear a report that someone is doing evil, then ask questions and search out the facts for yourself, to verify that the report is true (Deuteronomy 13:12-14).
When the Samaritans accused Jerusalem of being a rebellious city to Artaxerxes, they asked for the facts to searched out (Ezra 4:13-15). When the facts were searched out, he found that Jerusalem was a rebellious city (Ezra 4:17-19).
When the Jews told Darius that Cyrus had commanded that the Temple be rebuilt, they asked for the facts to be searched out (Ezra 5:13-17). When the facts were searched out, he found that Cyrus had commanded for the Temple to be rebuilt (Ezra 6:1-5).
You should be like Job and search out the facts (Job 29:16). You should not believe any story that anyone tells you, until you search out the facts for yourself (Proverbs 18:17).
Knowledge and understanding only come from searching out the facts (Proverbs 2:2-4). Honor comes from searching out the facts (Proverbs 25:2).
For this reason, the Man of Truth (Yeshua HaMashiach aka Jesus Christ) told people to search out the facts about him (John 5:39). For this reason, the Bereans were commended for searching out the facts, instead of just taking the word of Paul the Jew (Shaul aka Saul aka The Apostle Paul) (Acts 17:10-12).
If someone tells you that they have a revelation from the Spirit of Truth (Ruach HaQodesh aka The Holy Spirit aka The Holy Ghost), then search out the facts from the Word of Truth to see if it agrees with the Word of Truth, instead of just taking their word for it (1 John 4:1-3).
If you want to escape the Stupid Zone, then you must be willing to search out the facts for yourself (2 Timothy 2:15). You must be willing to make the effort to rightly divide the Word.
Remember that Rule 51 applies to everyone - sometimes you are wrong.
Even the greatest of people can sometimes be wrong (Ecclesiastes 4:13). Even the Man of Truth had to grow in wisdom (Luke 2:52).
You should not think more highly of yourself than you should, for you will sometimes be wrong like other people (Romans 12:3). You must avoid thinking that you cannot be wrong, when someone regarded as less intelligent disagrees with you (Romans 12:16). You must be careful to not esteem yourself as better than others (Philippians 2:3).
Do not fear people, but remember that the Father of Truth (YHVH aka God aka THE LORD) wants you walking in truth.
If you will trust Him, then you will not be afraid to search out the facts, because it might cause conflict with the proud (Psalm 40:4). You will search out the facts, because you will not be afraid of other people (Psalm 56:11). You will search out the facts, because your confidence is not in other people (Psalm 118:8). You will search out the facts, instead of trying to please other people (Luke 16:15).
You will search out the facts, so that you do not sin out of ignorance (Numbers 15:28). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of the power of the Gospel (Romans 1:13-16). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of His righteousness (Romans 10:3). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of His plans for Israel (Romans 11:25-27). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of His requirement to live righteously after being baptized in water (1 Corinthians 10:1-6). You will search out the facts , so that you are not ignorant of the gifts of the Spirit of Truth (1 Corinthians 12:1-11). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of the trouble of the Children of Truth (those who obey The Father of Truth because they love Him) and His power to deliver them (2 Corinthians 1:8-11). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of the devices of the Father of Lies (HaShatan aka Satan Aka The Devil) (2 Corinthians 2:11). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of the Resurrection and the Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). You will search out the facts, so that you are not ignorant of His mercy that delays His judgment (2 Peter 3:7-9).
How can you keep other people from dragging you into the Stupid Zone?
Remember that you can only tell other people the facts, but you cannot make them believe the facts or apply logic to the facts.
You can lead an atheist to evidence, but you cannot make them think. If someone is determined to believe the greatest fairy tale ever told, instead of the story told by the evidence, you cannot change their mind. You need to avoid getting in pointless debates over pseudo-science that contradicts the evidence, so that you are not dragged into the Stupid Zone (1 Timothy 6:20-21).
If someone is determined to stay in the Stupid Zone, then they will not listen to facts or reason (Proverbs 15:12). There is no helping someone who is wise in their own conceit (Proverbs 26:12). They refuse to believe any evidence that prevents them from doing whatever they want (2 Peter 3:3-6).
If you try to give them facts, and reason with them, they will only despise and mock you (Proverbs 9:7-8). They will not even listen to their own father (Proverbs 13:1). Pride keeps them trapped in the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 14:3).
You need to let them go, so that you do not get dragged into the Stupid Zone with them (Proverbs 14:6-8). You need to mark those, which seek to cause division by refusing to leave the Stupid Zone, and avoid them (Romans 16:17). Those who refuse to acknowledge the truth become proud, but know nothing, and only want to constantly argue, because they are not interested in knowing the truth, so do not waste your time on them (1 Timothy 6:3-5).
So, if you do not want to be dragged into the Stupid Zone, then you must not engage in unprofitable striving over words (2 Timothy 2:14). You must shun pointless debates (2 Timothy 2:16). You must avoid being trapped into discussions of stupid questions that can only end in strife (2 Timothy 2:23). You must avoid answering stupid questions and engaging in useless discussions, that do nothing but drag people into the Stupid Zone (Titus 3:9).
How can you help other people escape the Stupid Zone?
You must avoid striving with those determined to stay trapped in the Stupid Zone, but instead focus on helping those interested in learning the facts and willing to listen to reason (2 Timothy 2:24-26).
You can help them escape the Stupid Zone by giving them the facts, because they will not try to force the facts to fit into their theory (Proverbs 8:5-9). You can help them escape the Stupid Zone, because they will listen to reason (Proverbs 9:4-6).
You can help them escape the Stupid Zone, by showing them the hurt that comes to those who refuse to leave the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 19:25). You can help them escape the Stupid Zone, by showing them the punishment of comes to those who refuse to leave the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 21:11).
When helping people escape the Stupid Zone, make it easy as possible for them to verify the facts. They need to know for themselves that what you are saying is factually accurate, so they can apply logic to those facts, and see the soundness of your reasoning.
That is why I give links to everything from the Book of Truth (The Bible) in these blog posts. I also use as many facts as possible that can easily be verified, usually not requiring people to go any deeper than looking it up in Wikipedia. (Wikipedia usually has deeper references for those willing to go deeper.) Lastly, if something is really obscure, then I will give very precise information about how to verify it. The goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to escape the Stupid Zone.
How can people completely escape the Stupid Zone?
Facts and logic are never at odds with anything from the Father of Truth.
The Father of Truth makes an amazing promise to be found by everyone who searches for Him with all their heart (Jeremiah 29:11-13).
Whoever searches out the facts will gain an awe of the Father of Truth (Proverbs 2:2-5). An awe of the Father of Truth makes people able to completely escape the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 1:5-7). The ability to apply logic to the facts and come to the correct understanding begins with an awe of the Father of Truth (Proverbs 9:10).
The Father of Truth gives people the ability to search out the facts, apply logic to those facts, and come to the correct understanding (Proverbs 2:6-11). He helps people completely escape the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 2:12-15).
The Father of Truth gave the Law of Truth (Torah aka The Law) to help people completely escape the Stupid Zone (Psalm 19:7). He gave the Word of Truth to give them understanding, so they can completely escape the Stupid Zone (Psalm 119:130). The Book of Truth was written to help people completely escape the Stupid Zone (Proverbs 1:2-4).
The Father of Truth wants to reason with people, so that they will come into the House of Truth and escape the Stupid Zone (Isaiah 1:16-18).
People will come into the House of Truth, if they search out the facts and apply logic to them (Acts 18:4). Facts and logic lead people into the House of Truth, and out of the Stupid Zone (Acts 18:19). People have to intentionally choose to stay trapped in the Stupid Zone, by rejecting the facts and the application of logic to the facts, when they refuse to come into the House of Truth (Acts 24:24-25).
The only reasonable thing to do is to come into the House of Truth, when people search out the facts about what the Father of Truth has already done (1 Samuel 12:7-15).
The Spirit of Truth is given to those who come into the House of Truth, so they can completely escape the Stupid Zone (John 16:13). The Spirit of Truth will help people search out the facts and correctly apply logic to the facts, so they can reach the correct conclusion (Ephesians 5:8-10). No one can completely escape the Stupid Zone without the help of the Spirit of Truth (1 John 4:5-6).
For example, the Spirit of Truth guided me in searching out the facts, applying logic to those facts, and reaching the correct conclusion about the Sabbath. I had not been able get satisfactory answers to my questions after ten years of asking both the leaders and the members of numerous Sabbath meeting congregations. With the guidance of the Spirit of Truth, I was able to search out the facts for myself, and get all of my questions concerning the Sabbath answered in just two hours. I finally understood who changed the Sabbath.
So, people can only completely escape the Stupid Zone after they come into the House of Truth.
The Spirit of Truth only is given to those who come into the House of Truth through the Man of Truth (1 John 4:13-15).
It is only reasonable to be certain of the resurrection of the Man of Truth, because it is the most well documented event of the entire Roman era. The history given the Renewed Covenant (B'rit Chadashah aka The New Testament), particularly The Acts, have proven to be indisputable facts. This event was known throughout the Roman world and beyond (Acts 26:23-26).
Anyone who will search out the facts concerning the resurrection of the Man of Truth, and apply logic to those facts, will come into the House of Truth to start escaping the Stupid Zone (Acts 17:30-31). The only reasonable response to the resurrection of the Man of Truth is total surrender.
So completely escaping the Stupid Zone, starts with surrendering control of your life to the Man of Truth, because you believe the fact that His Father raised him from the dead (Romans 10:9).
Come into the House of Truth!
posted by The House Of Truth @ April 29, 2018
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