What does God say about people who mock Him?

What Does God Say About People Who Mock Him?

      Mocking God is a serious matter in the Bible, and Scripture makes it clear that it is not something to be taken lightly. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, God responds strongly to those who ridicule, dismiss, or speak arrogantly against Him. His response is not rooted in insecurity but in justice, holiness, and the truth of His character. Understanding what the Bible says about mocking God can help us reflect on our own attitudes and the importance of reverence and humility.

      One of the clearest verses on this subject is found in Galatians 6:7: “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” This verse reminds us that God sees everything and will not be made a fool of. To mock God is to treat Him with contempt, to disregard His authority, or to laugh at His commandments and promises. The warning in Galatians is that such behavior will have consequences. People may think they are getting away with sin or rebellion, but ultimately, they will reap what they sow. That means judgment, discipline, or natural consequences will follow.

      In Proverbs 3:34, we read, “He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.” Here, we see that mockery is often rooted in pride. Those who mock God tend to elevate themselves, thinking they know better or don’t need Him. But God resists the proud. His mockery in return is not petty revenge, but a form of divine justice—He brings the proud low while lifting up the humble. The verse serves both as a warning and a promise: God is gracious to those who are humble, but those who scoff at Him and His ways will be brought down.

      Psalm 1:1 speaks about the kind of company the righteous should avoid: “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers.” This tells us that mockery is contagious and spiritually damaging. Associating with people who openly mock God can influence our own attitudes and lead us away from the path of blessing. The psalmist encourages believers to seek counsel and community among the godly, not the scornful.

      In 2 Peter 3:3-4, we are warned that in the last days, scoffers will come, following their own evil desires and saying, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised?” This refers to people mocking the promise of Christ’s return. Such mockery is not just about disbelief—it’s about willful rejection of God’s Word. They twist patience and delay into proof that God isn’t real or won’t act, but Peter reminds readers that God is not slow, but patient, not wanting anyone to perish.

      Mockery is ultimately a symptom of a heart turned away from God. It is the voice of pride, rebellion, and unbelief. Yet, even for mockers, the door to repentance is not closed. The story of the Apostle Paul is a powerful example. He once blasphemed and persecuted the church, but through God's mercy, he became a faithful servant. In 1 Timothy 1:13, Paul writes, “Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.”

      God’s justice is real, and mocking Him brings consequences. But so is His mercy. He desires all people—even those who mock Him—to come to repentance and experience His grace.