A Wise Son Hears His Father's Instruction - Proverbs 13:1

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “in the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death”, and in chapter thirteen and verse one of Proverbs Solomon said, “a wise son hears his father's instruction” where we read,

A wise son hears his father's instruction; but a scorner hears not rebuke.

The verse begins, “A wise son hears his father's instruction;” Solomon began with the words, “a wise son” or “a skillful, shrewd and prudent male offspring and progeny” “hears” which means “perceives, listens to and observes” “his father's instruction” or “the discipline, chastening and correction of his, the male offspring's, male progenitor and immediate ancestor”. Solomon shared how a male offspring who is skillful and prudent listens to his “father's” correction and discipline.

The verse goes on to say, “but a scorner hears not rebuke.” Solomon continued with the words, “but a scorner” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover a mocker, derider and scoffer” “hears not rebuke” which means “does not listen to, perceive or observe reproof, chiding or correction”. Solomon said a person who is a mocker and scoffer pays no attention to reproof and correction.

When we consider the words in this verse, we discover through Solomon how there is a difference between a “son” who listens to his “father's” discipline and a person who scoffs and doesn't listen to any reproof. God wants us to be in a personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we surrender our lives to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to be good listeners to Him and to those whom He puts in authority over our lives.

Next time Solomon says, “a man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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