Daily musings, heartaches, gripes, etc. (limit 3-5) 😏
- Petty tyrants and control freaks seem to be out in force.
- The pandemic appears to be a giant scam aimed at influencing an election.
- Are you rules followers enjoying socialism so far?
Proverbs 19:25 --- Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, but reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.
Key words/phrases:
- strike/smite H5221
- scoffer/scorner/mocker H3887 disrespectful, have in derision, talk arrogantly, boast, contempt, insults, bitterness with ridicule, jeer
- naive/simple/inexperienced H6612
- shrewd/intelligent/understanding/discerning H6191 - sensible, crafty, prudent
- reprove/rebuke H3198 - plead, argue, convict, chasten, judge, chide
- understanding H995 - discernment, insight, act wisely
- gain H995
- knowledge H1847
What does it say (in my own words)? Tough love works. The simple may see the rebuke and get their act together. A bit like disciplining your children. If one gets a whuppin, hopefully the other will learn quickly. There are far too many adults running around who have no discipline at all.
What does it mean? One who has discernment doesn't require a public rebuke to correct error. A few simple words are usually enough. The scoffer, however, is an obstinate, pigheaded, inflexible fool. See google for synonyms of obstinate.
Study Questions:
- Is this an incurable condition?
- Have you ever met or dated one of these vile creatures?
- If so, how did it go?
Personal application: Develop humility - it can be learned. Don't be a scoffer. It's all pride and all sin. Stay in the Word and keep praying. Dig in and study! Blessings on your day. 😇
Free resources: e-sword.net for free bible study software. Intothyword.org for inductive study information.
Disclaimer: I get one Proverb verse in email each day (except Sunday) so these are not selected by me. I try to stick to the list. I also don't blog daily. Just when I've time.
