Proverbs 14:14-21
As we look into God’s word, I hope you ponder on these verses, we see a contrast between the prudent and simple or the fool who is reckless and careless.
“The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.”
15 “The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.”
16 “One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.”
17 “A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.”
18 “The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”
19 “The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.”
20 “The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.”
21 “Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.”
Shall we direct our thoughts to verse 15, “The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.” Once more we see a contrast between the mocker and the simple. The mocker has such a high opinion of self that he has little belief in anything he cannot control. Whereas the simple person accepts everything, and if you told him you saw Jesus in a tortilla they would believe it and tell others as if it was the truth. What about the prudent person is that a person who is an old prude? If you look at what is a prudent person they are wise, cautious, farsighted and guided by godly wisdom to pay attention to how they walk with God and man.
One would think Proverbs is a must study for all, but like all Scripture, it requires the Spirit of God to teach one these truths. If fools believe themselves wise, will they look to God, for direction in life? But if a prudent person examines themselves, they search for God’s counsel in the Scriptures.
From the Back Porch,
Bob Rice
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