Hello! The verse of the month is Proverbs 29:1 which states, "He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."

Sadly, this verse describes the way that many people respond to hearing the TRUTH!!! They stubbornly ignore the TRUTH!!! Obviously this text could apply to many situations in life, but it is also appropriate to think about individuals who stubbornly remain on the path that leads to "destruction" in spite of the fact that they have been rebuked/warned many times (Matthew 7:13-14). I'm simply going to give you my top 10 list of why people remain on the path, even though they have been warned of the imminent danger that awaits...

1. The person is enjoying the sin on the path (Proverbs 9:17-18)

2. The person is full of pride (Proverbs 16:18, 29:23)

3. The person is in the middle of a crowd (Proverbs 30:12, Matthew 7:13-14)

4. The person justifies his sinful behavior (Proverbs 30:20)

5. The person does not like the messenger (Proverbs 15:12, Proverbs 27:6A)

6. The person is blind and deaf to the truth (Proverbs 24:11-12)

7. The person believes lies from the enemy (Proverbs 27:6B)

8. The person procrastinates (Proverbs 27:1)

9. The person believes the path that leads to life is "awful" (Proverbs 3:13-18)

10. The person is not a believer (Proverbs 28:25)

The sad reality is that many people who have heard the truth are still on the path that leads to destruction! Tragically, if they continue they will suddenly be destroyed. Ignoring what God's word says is the most foolish mistake a person can ever make. DON'T EVER DO IT!!!