Proverbs 1:22-23 (ESV)
22 “How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple?
How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing
and fools hate knowledge?
23 If you turn at my reproof,
behold, I will pour out my spirit to you;
I will make my words known to you.
Exasperated, Wisdom again cries out, “How long?!” How much longer until the simple are done clinging to their foolish behavior? Living without wisdom is acceptable for the very young, but not for those who have grown beyond childhood. Yet many love the fleeting pleasures of sin so much they refuse to repent of gross disobedience. So Wisdom makes her appeal one more time, saying, please, “turn at my reproof!” If a woman repents, then wisdom will respond. But remember, the opportunity will not always be available. When those who scoff at knowledge continue to spurn her plea, they will eventually be given over to their own hard hearts. Sadly, in our culture, parents often want to be like their kids, rather than the other way around. In what area are you living immaturely, like a child, whose primary concern is gratifying her own selfish desires? Put an end to this silly thinking today! Those who are women and not little girls should behave like it. Embrace discipline, grow up, and be a woman others should follow.