Thursday, May 23, 2024
Prov 14:6
6 A scorner seeketh
wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
The Hebrew meaning attached to the word
“scorner” means “to make a mouth at.” The idea is to purse the lips or to
mock. It is a facial response to an internal attitude. That attitude is pride.
It comes from the person who overvalues himself and discounts the price of
others. He or she is always anxious to gain honor and favor and will do almost
anything to receive it. These eagerly receive honors they have not earned and
display trophies which have no real meaning.
The scorner despises the counsel of God. He seeks wisdom, so
that he may boast of having it, but he never finds it because he is searching
in the wrong places and for the wrong reasons. He shuns the Scriptures and
ignores the prodding of the Holy Spirit. His own attitude has completely blocked
his ability to receive wisdom. Knowledge is “easy” to him who has a teachable
spirit and to him who seeks it with his whole heart.
Jer 29:13
13 And ye shall seek
me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Someone has said “there is no quality
that sticks more closely to a scorner than pride, and nothing more evidently
obstructs right reasoning.” Simply put, a man who knows everything can be
taught nothing!
Ps 32:8-9
8 I will instruct thee
and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9 Be ye not as the
horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in
with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. [Follow willingly. Do
not make me pull you along.]
Dear Lord, forgive me
of my pride and make me pliable and teachable. Guide me today with your eyes.
Help me to see as you see. Keep your eye on me and keep me from foolishness.
AMEN
