In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks and intermeddles with all wisdom”, and in chapter eighteen and verse two of Proverbs Solomon said, “a fool has no delight in understanding” where we read,
A fool has no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
The verse begins, “A fool has no delight in understanding, ...” Solomon began with the words, “a fool” or “a person who is a stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton and arrogant” “has no delight” which means “does not take positive stimulus, pleasure or favor” “in understanding” or “within discernment, insight, intelligence and knowledge”. Solomon shared how a person who is arrogant and stupid does not take pleasure in knowledge and intelligence.
The verse goes on to say, “... but that his heart may discover itself.” Solomon continues with the words, “but that his heart” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover that the person's, whether male or female, soul, mind, will, desires, living being, conscience and seat of emotions and affections” “may discover itself” which means “might reveal, show and lay bare their own opinions”. Solomon said rather than taking pleasure in knowledge and intelligence the “foolish person” reveals the opinions of their own soul, mind and will.
When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how people who are dullards and simpletons take no pleasure in discernment and insight because they would rather reveal their own opinions. God knows we need Him and His wisdom, and a relationship with Him through His Son Jesus is available to the world because He died on the cross to pay for the sins of all mankind. When we surrender our lives to Jesus as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to take pleasure in His intelligence and knowledge and to avoid the type of soul that desires only to reveal opinions.
Next time Solomon shares about, “when the wicked comes”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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