A Proverb for the Day 1:28-29
January 29th, 2009“Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently but they will not find me, Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the Lord” (Proverbs 1:28-29 NASU). Solomon is continuing to show us the consequences of rejecting wise teachings (cf. Proverbs 1:22-27). After tragedy finally comes, many will recognize the value of wisdom and seek it, but at this stage wise advice will do little to nothing. Prevention is the key. We must turn to wisdom now, before it is too late. The sooner we start our search for wisdom, the better it is for our lives.
Spiritually, this is essential. If we put off repenting of our sins or coming to Christ, we can put off too long. Jesus warned of this in Luke 13:22-30. We have only the time given to us to act. We cannot change the past. We do not know if we will have another day. Now is the time to make our lives right and seek wisdom.
