3298 0 Proverbs 1:20-23 A voice is crying out to the naïve to turn, listen and become wise Larry Shepard / Saturday, May 2, 2020 / Categories: Wisdom Articles Wisdom calls aloud outside; She raises her voice in the open squares. She cries out in the [b]chief concourses, At the openings of the gates in the city She speaks her words: “How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? For scorners delight in their scorning, And fools hate knowledge. Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you." -Proverbs 1:20-22 (MKJV) There is a voice crying out to the naive in the midst of all the Corona noise. A naive person is someone who lacks wisdom or the ability to judge prudently. This is the meaning of "simple" in this Proverb. What makes "simplicity" so tragic is the fact that "wisdom" continues to cry out to those that are in love with being "simple"! These verses highlight God's love for us, even in the midst of our stubborness. Many are so in love with "their own way", that even a life-changing pandemic is not enough to cause them to turn and listen to the voice of God. A naieve person can only be transformed when they choose to turn and consider that voice crying in the streets! Print Rate this article: No rating Tags simplicity naiviety Full biography Full biography Larry Shepard committed his life to Jesus Christ over 40 years ago. During those years, he worked in evangelistic radio and publishing ministries. He has served as an Education Director, Special Ministries Director, Associate Pastor and as a Senior Pastor. Larry has studied and taught at Cornerstone Theological Seminary. He also developed and taught classes at The Texas Institute of Biblical Studies. Larry worked in Corporate America as an IT professional and developed software for numerous small businesses. He lives in Houston, Texas, and is married and has two children and two grandchildren. x Contact author Other posts by Larry Shepard Larry Shepard Larry is the founder and visionary of the Parable Power Network. His mission is to ignite a passion for God's word and to see the Power in the Parable elevate people to exemplary living.. Larry has served in various Christian ministries for over 40 years; including teaching in Bible Schools and as a Senior Pastor. Facebook page Twitter Larry Shepard Comment Collapse Expand Comments (0) warning You don't have permission to post comments.