Simple

 Great question! In the Bible, the word “simple” doesn’t usually mean “uncomplicated” or “easygoing” like we use it today. It often refers to someone who is:

• Naïve or inexperienced (lacking discernment)
• Open and easily influenced (sometimes in a good way, but often in a vulnerable way)
• Not grounded in wisdom yet

For example, in Proverbs, “the simple” are those who haven’t learned wisdom and can be led astray by folly or evil. It’s not an insult—it’s more like saying someone is at an early stage of understanding.

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How to tell if you fit that description?

Ask yourself:

• Do I accept ideas without questioning them?
• Do I avoid seeking wisdom or understanding?
• Do I follow the crowd without thinking about consequences?

The opposite of “simple” in biblical terms is someone who seeks wisdom, fears God, and makes thoughtful choices.

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Would you like me to: ✅ Show you a few key verses about “the simple” and what they teach?
✅ Or help you write a reflection on how to grow from simple to wise in a biblical sense?