Does the Bible contradict itself?

John Alan Turner | February 26, 2010

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.
Proverbs 26:4 NIV
 
Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:5 NIV
 
In one verse, the Bible says, “Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him [...]

Are you a meddling fool?

aDailyProverb | October 20, 2009

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife;
Proverbs 20:3 ASV
 
Our Day 20 Daily Proverbs for October was written by Jessica Roberts, Proverbs for Breakfast.
 
“Every fool will be meddling.” It sounds like some southern axiom muttered from the corner of a grandma’s mouth, as she sits in her porch rocker! You can [...]

Are you slow to speak

Dean Wall | September 17, 2009

Even fools seem smart when they are quiet.
Proverbs 17:28 CEV
 
Be Slow To Speak
JAMES 1:19 NIV
19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
 
How many times have you said something and later regretted it? Too often we practice: Speak now and think later.
 
What [...]

What is the fastest way to wisdom?

Jonathan Crosby | August 30, 2009

Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man
Proverbs 30:2 ESV
 
The fastest way to wisdom is to be a fool, for God resists the proud and gives grace to the lowly (I Cor 3:18-20; James 4:6,10). The fastest way to folly is to think yourself wise, for [...]