Proverbs 14:9
Proverbs 14:9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
This verse highlights the contrasting attitudes of fools and the righteous toward sin. Fools disregard the seriousness of sin, often mocking or trivializing it, showing a lack of wisdom and reverence for God’s standards. In contrast, the righteous understand the gravity of sin and choose to live in a way that honors God. This verse challenges believers to examine their own attitudes, encouraging a mindset that respects the destructive nature of sin. Mocking sin displays a heart insensitive to God’s holiness, while the righteous find favor by living with a deep sense of accountability. This passage encourages humility and wisdom, guiding us to align our lives with God’s truth rather than the careless attitudes that lead to ruin. Recognizing the seriousness of sin helps us to avoid its traps and live a life that reflects God’s love and righteousness. Fools may mock what they do not understand, but the righteous find favor as they walk in the light of God’s truth.
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
Romans 5:13
(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.
Isaiah 50:11
Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.
Isaiah 59:2
But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.