Bragging On Jesus

Proverbs in 365 Devotions Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Godly Fear Is A Blessing Robin Aylor The word oxymoron comes to mind when I think about how overly wise a fool may think themselves to be. It’s clear they despise even the seeking of wisdom aside from their own musings because they refuse advice and instruction from others even if it is given from personal experience.
 They say: I need no correction, rebuke or guidance; I need no mercy; I got this. Little do they know… no matter how hard they try and no matter how fast they run and no matter what they do… even with all their efforts… they will never see the most important knowledge of the ages from within themselves. They may smell it in the aroma of a flower… Their mouth may water when they see a beautiful sunset… But the taste of wisdom stays hidden from them and they do not savor it’s taste or delights.
 They do not fear their Creator so they refuse to take his advice. They