The
fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and
instruction. Proverbs 1:7
The 1960s are known for the rebellion of thousands of young people. But ever since the
fall of Adam in the Garden of Eden, people of all ages everywhere have rebelled against
authorityparental, governmental, and divine.
The fool, who is referred to in Psalm 53:1, denied God's rule over his life. People in our
day do so in their hearts and in their actions.
It is obvious that rebellion pays bad dividends. It inevitably results in a sense of
emptiness that often leads to alcoholism, drug addiction, bizarre religious practices,
flagrant immorality, broken homes, incurable diseases, and despair. Sadly, many experience
the high cost of putting what they call "my way" above "God's way."
The psalmist portrayed God as seeing the defiance of the wicked, observing their
antagonism toward His people, and striking them with bewildered panic (Psalm 53:5). One
way or another, people who "despise wisdom and instruction" (Proverbs 1:7)
always pay a high price.
To live as if there is no God is foolish, for it leads to pain, despair, and eternal
death. But to live in the "fear of God" is wise, for it leads to satisfaction,
rejoicing, and everlasting life. You must decide, so choose wisely!
-HVL
The fool denies that God exists,
Eternal truth defies;
But when the foolish one believes,
God's teaching makes him wise.
-Fitzhugh
He is truly wise who submits to God's wisdom.