Proverbs 14:5-7 (ESV)
5 A faithful witness does not lie,
but a false witness breathes out lies.
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain,
but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
7 Leave the presence of a fool,
for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
The honest witness tells the truth, while the guilty speaks one lie upon the next. Although the mocker may begin to search for wisdom, her pride keeps her from humbly acknowledging herself as a creature before a holy God. Acknowledgement of God’s authority allows the wise to accept his commands. We must avoid those who are foolish, although they often claim to be wise. The fool rejects the Lord and his right to rule over mankind, and many insist that an infinite and personal God doesn’t exist. When they believe in a universe without a Creator, they usually forget that “no God” means no genuine meaning or purpose for human life. Yet most will agree that our souls believe in some form of absolute right or wrong, testifying to our role as image-bearers of God. Don’t be deceived today. God exists, and he cares very much about what we do with our lives. Seek his will.