Proverbs 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

1 Corinthians 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

I do not know of anyone who enjoys being called simple. Simple as the world uses the term implies mental defect. Every simple person I have ever met has been gentle, kind, loving and generous. There is within them no deceit, no guile, no malice, no bitterness, and no selfishness.

Oh, that I were simple.

The contrast of these two opening verses is in the condition of the heart and not a force of will nor ability. I truly believe that God grants grace to those who are truly simple as the world defines them. I believe God will accept them just as they are because they might never come to an age of accountability. In truth, accountability is at the core of salvation.

Matthew 12:35-37 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Romans 14:11-13 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.

The simple have never tripped me.

Psalm 9:12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

We often think about Jesus Christ setting the example for us. At one time WWJD had a strong following as a way of reminding Christians how to act. As with all things human it faded from common use in favor of the next new fad. How easily we forget. God does not forget.

God the Father has set an example for us here in Psalm 9:12 that is repeated often and I would dare say that few if any give credit to God the Father setting the example. It is easily overlooked because of our attachment to words. That example word is inquisition.

What is the first thing you think about when you see inquisition? The Spanish Inquisition? That time period in the church was dark, ugly and full of abuse. Would it surprise you that the root meaning of inquisition has nothing to do with that dark history?

The root meaning of inquisition is to revisit, to tread upon a path to show the way. Well-worn paths in a field or forest are easy to follow, they guarantee you will not get lost during your travels, your sojourn. So how does this example lead us to that point in which we should have remembrance since we are so prone to forgetfulness?

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.