Proverbs 1:32 - NAS – "For the waywardness of the naïve will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them.
I looked up some of the meanings of the words from Strong's in this verse. See below:
waywardness - backsliding, turning away, apostacy - abandonment of one's faith
naïve - simple, foolish, open minded
kill - destroy, ruin, slay
complacency - quietness, ease, prosperity; dictionary: contented self satisfaction
fools - stupid fellow, simpleton, arrogant one
destroy - perish, be lost, vanish, die, do away with, blot out, lose, stray
I was so moved to see the depth of this scripture and to dig into its meaning. Such a powerful verse!
I am encouraged to fight for what I believe in, to speak up when the world wants me to be quiet in the name of tolerance and open mindedness, to ask God to awaken me when I am growing cold, to keep me from backsliding and be aware of subtle attempts of the world to move me toward conformity. To not let me get comfortable in all the blessings He has given me but that He teach me to use them for His purpose.
May I not settle for a comfortable life that will leave no impact, but delight in Your service and leave a legacy of a life devoted to Christ.
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