[7] Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. [8] Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. [9] Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. [10] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. [11] For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
Proverbs 9:7-11
1. Scoffers are not teachable. Don’t be as the scoffer, always be in a place of humility and teachability.
2. The wicked see a rebuke as a weapon formed against them as opposed to a Father wanting to restore them.
3. Wise people steer clear of the scoffer. There is no benefit sowing time into them.
4. The wise can never get enough wisdom. They always crave more. They realize they always NEED more.
5. The righteous have teachable spirits.
6. Fearing God is a prerequisite for obtaining wisdom.
7. The more intimate with God that I am, the more insight I will have of His heart and mind.
8. There is no wisdom outside of the fear of God.
9. Favor follows those who fear God.
Nate Staton 