Proverbs 26 - Day 591 (link to reading)
Scripture: Proverbs 26:4-5 Commentary (theberean.org): In his article, "Is Proverbs in Contradiction on Answering Fools?" James Patrick Holding feels that the alleged contradiction between Proverbs 26:4-5 wins a major award for silliness. What we have here is not contradiction, but dilemma—an indication that when it comes to answering fools, you cannot win—because they are fools, and there is no practical cure for foolery (as this citation demonstrates). So: It is unwise to argue with a fool at his own level and recognize his own foolish suppositions, but it is good sometimes to refute him soundly, lest his foolishness seem to be confirmed by your silence. Application: I've learned, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic, that you can't change someone's mind, even family and friends, with reason and logic. Instead, love them to God's best for their lives, while questioning the validity and source of their reasoning. Prayer: Lord, give us Your wisdom... Comments are closed.
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