“Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.” Proverbs 23:9
While we are to call upon all to repent of their sinful ways and believe the gospel of forgiveness and life through faith in Jesus Christ, it is of little use trying to convince a person who continually despises and rejects the wisdom of our words. To waste time arguing with a fool can prove foolish on our part (cf. Prov. 26:4).
Grant that we faithfully bear witness to the truth revealed in Your Word, O Lord, but keep us from the folly of arguing with fools who despise the wisdom of Your Word. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.]