A fool has no delight in understanding, but in expressing his own heart. (Proverbs 18:2)
In yesterday’s “Tips” from Proverbs 18:1 we observed how the pride of selfish desire isolates a person from the wise judgment of God. To this Solomon adds the simple observation that a person who has no interest in gaining understanding is a fool. This is the person who always knows what is best and has little time and interest to hear alternative possibilities. This person is not equipped to increase in knowledge and wisdom; he is all about “telling” what he thinks (“expressing his own heart”). This person is the receptacle of all wisdom (and if you don’t think so, just ask and he will tell you!) This is but another example of how pride prevents a person from humbly accepting the understanding that is found in God’s word. “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Prov. 2:6). Delight in the wisdom of God’s word and not the sound of your own voice.
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