#proverbs 13:1

Proverbs 13:1 1. A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

A wise son hears his father’s instruction,     but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 13:1, ESV Solomon begins this section of his wise sayings by addressing his son, seeking to impart wisdom to him. There are many times he does that throughout the book of Proverbs. However, this instruction and effort to teach and guide is not reserved only for sons — daughters should also take note…

Narcissist* Traits – They Refuse To Listen

. A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.”  Proverbs 13;1 . A narcissist will often refuse to listen when someone is telling them they are doing something wrong.  I can immediately think of three cases where the narcissist (someone with insolent pride) was on a course of action that was 1.  not helpful to them, and 2.  damaging to someone else.    In…

Narcissist Traits – They Will Trash You If You Reprove Them

. As we have discussed previously, “scoffer” is one name to describe those who act with “insolent pride” – the Biblical term for what the secular world calls narcissism.  Therefore, we can learn more about the characteristics of narcissists by looking deeper at what the Bible says about scoffers. The following table focuses on the fact that narcissists absolutely hate to be told that they are…

” A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.” (Proverbs 13:1 ESV) #Bible

A Narcissist’s Layers Of Defense

. As we have seen throughout this blog a scoffer is the Biblical analog of a narcissist.  The Bible outlines how, in his pride, a scoffer creates layers of defense to prevent being proven wrong – as that would be an affront to his position of superiority. . The Scoffer Fights against Being Wrong A scoffer (“luts”, aka narcissist) actively fights against anyone who attempts to criticize him, give…

Today’s Word With Joel and Victoria Osteen – Feed Your Destiny

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

…they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes. Proverbs 1:31, NIV

TODAY’S WORD:

Though we may not realize it, we’re always feeding ourselves. What we watch and listen to, the people we’re around, and the thoughts we’re dwelling on are feeding our inner man. If you go to lunch with coworkers who feed you gossip, jealousy, and disrespect,…