The Simple, The Scoffer, And The Fool

                                          Proverbs 1:22
                       "How long, ye simple ones, will ye love
                         simplicity?  And the scoffers delight in
                        their scoffing, and fools hate knowledge?" 

        Solomon having shown how dangerous it is to harken to the temptations of Satan, he also describes how dangerous it is when one don't listen to the calls of God.  Christ' Himself is Wisdom!
There are three types of people called by Him.  (1) The simple ones.  Sinners are proud of their simple notions of good and evil, and with their simple prejudices against the ways of God, they flatter themselves in wickedness.  (2) Scorners, proud and full of good cheer make everything to be witty and playful.  They are scoffers that run down every thing that is scared and serious.  (3) Fools.  They are the worst of all, they hate to be taught, and have a rooted dislike to godliness.
        The precept here is plain; "turn ye at my reproof" (v-23).  We do not make right use of reproofs, if we do not turn from evil to that which is good.  Man can not turn by any power of his own;  But God's answers; "I will pour out my spirit unto you" (v-23).  God's Grace is needed to secure conversion.  My friends that Grace is Jesus Christ!  And that grace shall never be denied to any who seek it.  Let us hearken diligently, and obey the lord Jesus; that we may enjoy peace in comfort in Him.
       Amen!!

Reading: (Proverbs 1:7-33)

                                      May God Bless You
                                       And your Families

                                                   Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                   The Cross Life Ministry