Proverbs 19:25 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God says...

“Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.” (Proverbs 19:25 NKJV)

The wisdom of this passage reveals effective approaches to handle three types of characters - the scoffer, the simpleton and the wise.

By making an example of punishing a scorner, not only that his bad mouth is shut off and crooked act is halted, but the naivete who's watching and contemplating to be a scoffer, would be cautioned.

On the other hand, the wise person needs only a rebuke then learns and grows in knowledge. Sadly, it is unfortunate that wise and teachable people are an 'endangered species' in this present age. It is common in this present day discourse and interaction, that many shut their ears and eyes, then run away when they notice God's Words are introduced and spoken. This generation is full of spoiled and rebellious people, lovers of themselves (1 Timothy 3:2) who are raising children to be like them or worse. God's ways of discipline are abhorred - hijacked by worldly ways. Hence, broken society is emerging. In such a time as this, we are placed on the threshold to take the right turn, love Godly discipline - listen and walk on the truth of God's holy and written Word.

As children of God, by faith in Christ Jesus, we are called to be wise and hold on to His legacy of grace. We are reminded, as it is written: “Listen, dear friends, to God’s truth, bend your ears to what I tell you. I’m chewing on the morsel of a proverb; I’ll let you in on the sweet old truths, Stories we heard from our fathers, counsel we learned at our mother’s knee. We’re not keeping this to ourselves, we’re passing it along to the next generation— God’s fame and fortune, the marvelous things he has done.” (Psalm 78:1-4 MSG)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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