To a creationist, simple means the quickest way to end inquiry.
To a creationist, simple means the quickest way to end inquiry.
(Or generate Scripture verses ;^)
NIV Exodus 18:19-22
19. Listen now to me and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people's representative before God and bring their disputes to him.
20. Teach them the decrees and laws, and show them the way to live and the duties they are to perform.
21. But select capable men from all the people--men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain--and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.
22. Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.
NIV 2 Kings 20:10
"It is a simple matter for the shadow to go forward ten steps," said Hezekiah. "Rather, have it go back ten steps."
NIV Job 5:2
Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.
NIV Psalms 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
NIV Psalms 116:6
The LORD protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me.
NIV Psalms 119:130
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
NIV Proverbs 1:1-7
1. The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2. for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;
3. for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair;
4. for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young--
5. let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance--
6. for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
NIV Proverbs 8:5
You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding.
NIV Proverbs 9:4
"Let all who are simple come in here!" she says to those who lack judgment.
NIV Proverbs 14:15
A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
NIV Proverbs 19:25
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
NIV Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.