"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise." (Prov. 12:15) "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools..." (Rom. 1:22).

Fifty-six year old Eric Abbott has been rescued at sea by British rescue crews twelve times in twelve months, twice on a single day. Abbott built his own boat and uses an outdated map. One day he used his radio to call for help, claiming he was off the coast of Wales. In reality, he was near the coast of Northern Ireland. Abbott, however, refuses to take the requisite classes to get his skipper's license, claiming he is "too intelligent" for that. This reminds me of those who are too intelligent to be instructed by God's Word, but instead feel the need to instruct God about what kind of God He should be. They are way off course. (Author Unknown)

Prov. 30:12 says, "There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes, yet is not washed from its filthiness."