Proverbs 1:30
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They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
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If you reject wisdom, you will suffer painfully for it. The true God is not far away (Jer 23:23-24; Acts 17:27). He offers wisdom to any who will take it (1:20-23). But the fools here would have none of wisdom's counsel - they had no time or interest. These scorners despised wisdom's reproof - they resented correction. Such persons love death (8:36)!
Solomon often personified wisdom to make his lessons powerful. He created Lady Wisdom - a woman who offers counsel and reproofs to simple people (1:20-23; 8:1-5; 9:1-6). In this proverb, Lady Wisdom explained why she turned some over to fear and pain and would not hear their cries for help (1:24-31). They had rejected her kind offers to be wise, so she retaliated by forsaking them in their time of trouble. Be warned!
What is wisdom? It is the power of right judgment - the ability to perceive correctly, see hidden errors or lies, prioritize competing factors, say the right thing, or do the right thing. It is closely related to discretion, knowledge, prudence, and understanding. With wisdom, men can avoid pain and trouble in their lives and find peace and prosperity instead. Without wisdom, men will fall victim to their own ignorance and stubbornness.
How does Lady Wisdom counsel or reprove? The natural creation proves a Creator God with eternal power (Ps 19:1-6; Rom 1:18-21). She also gives parents, husbands, employers, civil rulers, and preachers ... like Solomon here ... to teach small or large amounts of wisdom (1:1-6; Eccl 12:8-10). But her greatest presentation of wisdom is in the Bible - the inspired book of wisdom (Deut 4:6; Ps 1:1-3; 19:7-11; II Tim 3:16-17).
How can you reject or despise Lady Wisdom's counsel or reproof? You can live your life ignoring your obvious Creator (Ps 10:4; 14:1; 36:1-2). Evolutionists will be destroyed for their absurd and profane efforts to get rid of a Creator God. You can also reject your parents' instruction, which destroys your guaranteed success (Eph 6:1-3). Any parent has infinite more knowledge than any young child. God ordained parents for this reason.
How can you reject or despise Lady Wisdom's counsel or reproof? You can neglect, mock, or disobey the Bible. The pages of Scripture contain the most wonderful history, poetry, laws, and revelation of things unknown to natural man. They are packed full of wisdom from heaven. When was the last time you read it? Meditated on a reading? Memorized some verses? Heard it preached plainly and authoritatively? Be warned!
If you do not have time or interest for the Bible ... read your future in Proverbs 1:20-33!
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