“How Long?”

Proverbs 1:22 "How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? For scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge."

This verse reveals three classes of those needing wisdom, and the downward progression of sin; 1) The simple or naive, who are ignorant;  2) Scorners or mockers, who commit more serious and determined acts of sin; and 3) Fools or obstinate unbelievers, who will not listen to the truth. Proverbs aims its wisdom primarily at the first group but the truth of Proverbs is directed at all of us even if we are not in any of these three groups.

To answer the question of "how long?" Seems the answer is "at least a little longer". We seem to love our ignorance. It can be blissful, right? We also enjoy our mocking and scorning with an insatiable appetite for putdowns and juicy tidbits. Our obstinance is strong as we stubbornly cling to whatever suits our fancy. We have so much maturing to do. These proverbs should not resonate with us so much. After all, simplicity, naivete, foolishness, obstinance, scorning, mocking and unbelief should get replaced by wisdom, understanding, willingness, encouragement, hopefulness, and love. I am convicted, and you?

Humbly,
Pastor Fred