Proverbs 17:10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
A Jewish sage paraphrased this proverb saying, ‘With the wise, a sign does as much as with the fool a stick does.’
Wisdom and foolishness have nothing to do with knowledge, learning abilities or opportunities. The Hebraic meaning of wisdom and foolishness are solely related to our attitude towards the Torah: the Almighty’s Instructions for life. Both the foolish and the wise know about these Instructions; the wise decides to live by them, while the fool consciously chooses to ignore them.
When people consciously choose to live by their own theology rather than the Instructions given to us by our Maker, they are destined for trouble. It is absolutely useless to attempt straightening up their lives until they have made the decision to abide by the commandments of the Master. This is why even a hundred stripes on their back is useless.
On the other hand, the wise is one who has chosen to carefully heed the advice of the Almighty. He cherishes every Word of advice like desperately needed gold and light. Because of his meek condition and inclination, a simple reproof, sign or nudge sets him back up on the straight and narrow when he makes a mistake.
Which are we?
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
A Jewish sage paraphrased this proverb saying, ‘With the wise, a sign does as much as with the fool a stick does.’
Wisdom and foolishness have nothing to do with knowledge, learning abilities or opportunities. The Hebraic meaning of wisdom and foolishness are solely related to our attitude towards the Torah: the Almighty’s Instructions for life. Both the foolish and the wise know about these Instructions; the wise decides to live by them, while the fool consciously chooses to ignore them.
When people consciously choose to live by their own theology rather than the Instructions given to us by our Maker, they are destined for trouble. It is absolutely useless to attempt straightening up their lives until they have made the decision to abide by the commandments of the Master. This is why even a hundred stripes on their back is useless.
On the other hand, the wise is one who has chosen to carefully heed the advice of the Almighty. He cherishes every Word of advice like desperately needed gold and light. Because of his meek condition and inclination, a simple reproof, sign or nudge sets him back up on the straight and narrow when he makes a mistake.
Which are we?
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