What is scoffing but saying with derisive passion that it is not so? (1) And about what are they scoffing? Is it not about the truth of God’s Word, the veracity of His promises, the wonder of His grace, the miracles of His workings, the condition of man, the hope of salvation, and the wisdom of living a godly life?
“A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, he will not go to the wise.” (Proverbs 15:12)
“Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and blows for the back of fools.” (Proverbs 19:29)
“Drive out the scoffer and contentions will go out, even strife and dishonor will cease.” (Proverbs 22:10)
- Dictionary definition- “contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something”