July 13, 2012
Proverbs 13”:1 “ A wise son heareth his father's instructions : but a scorner heareth not rebuke .”
Our verse today indicates a much more serious problem than the first reading. Initially, this appears to be a standard proverb consisting of two different ways to identify the same problem. There is much hope for those who listen to their parents and little hope for one who doesn’t listen to them.
But this verse touches on two extra facts we should be aware of. First, this scorner is not simply one who refuses to listen –he despises or hates the adviser. He has no intention of listening or respecting their ideas. How can anyone fix a fault if he refuses to be told about it. This hate or disrespect simply holds back any future hope.
Second, this doesn’t relate to children in the second clause. If the child will not listen to his parents, he will listen to no one. This guarantees problems in later life dealing with authority – especially God’s authority!
Lord, we love you today and pray that we are not stubborn when You correct us. We pray, Lord , that we are responsive to Your every tug on our heartstrings. We want to feel, Lord, what others feel and consider their position when we start to challenge. For Your service we live. Amen
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