Proverbs 15:12
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A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
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Good men love those who teach and reprove them (9:8; 25:12; 27:5-6,9; Ps 141:5; John 3:21), but fools and scorners cannot stand them (9:7-8; 12:15; 23:9; II Chron 18:7; Amos 5:10; John 3:20). When a person resents or avoids a teacher, you have likely found a scorner. We are living in a generation of scorners. See the comments on 9:8 and 27:5.
Why do children isolate themselves and avoid parents? They do not want their sins discovered, and they do not want to be corrected (13:1; 15:10). Why do people avoid church assemblies and isolate themselves when they are at church assemblies? Because they are scorners that think they are superior to the instruction and people there.
Wise parents pursue children who avoid them or their correction. They also correct facial expressions or body language that shows a haughty or sullen spirit toward authority, instruction, or correction (19:25; 21:11). The bud of scorn in a child must be nipped quickly and totally, unless you want hell in your home and future (21:24; 22:10; 24:9).
Not all scorners are verbal and direct; you must look for quiet scorners. Passive and quiet rebellion is just as wicked as active and noisy rebellion, but it is much harder to detect and deal with than the open sinner. Do not allow the devil this door into your home.
Why do "Christians" today want churches filled with entertainment, activities, and fables? Because they are scorners, and they hate being told what to do in their lives by Bible preachers (II Tim 4:1-4). They want smooth things to coddle them (Is 30:9-11).
Dear reader, do you love reproof from parents? your pastor? church members? your spouse? If not, what is your problem? Wise men love reproof! What sins are you hiding? Do you have a scornful spirit from hell fighting against authority and correction?
The LORD will crush all scorners, so do not think you will get away with your wicked spirit toward His wise counselors (3:34; 15:10; 19:29; 29:1; Ps 18:26; Is 29:20-21).
Why did the world hate our Lord and crucify Him? Because He reproved their wicked works (John 7:7). Yet Peter and others could not even be pushed away (John 6:68)!
Isolation and avoidance are often signs of rebellious scorn. Scorners hate being taught or reproved, so they also hate those who try to teach and reprove them. They will not go to them voluntarily, for they do not want to be told that their thoughts and ways are foolish.
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