The book of Proverbs has much to say about someone who is a fool. A fool “lacks wisdom” (10:3), “despises wisdom” (1:22), “mocks at sin” (14:9) and “feeds on foolishness” (15:14). Still more, the book of Proverbs has much to say about someone who is wise. Which are you?
The wise person is one who will “receive commands” (10:8). How do you handle commands? The wise person “receives knowledge” (21:11). Do you seek to learn things you do not already know? The wise person is one who “listens to counsel” (19:20). Do you listen to and heed wise counsel, even if it does not match your personal wishes? The wise person is one who “receives correction” (15:5) and “accepts discipline” (19:20). Do you?
Our Creator has given us a brain, which He expects us to use. Wisdom is not found in following the masses or accepting information blindly or refusing to evaluate facts. God draws a sharp contrast between fools and wise. Which one would He apply to you?