“Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.” Proverbs 23:9
While we are called upon to urge 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 God’s Word. 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 King James Version of the Bible.]