Proverbs and CF

[StAnselm]

I've been looking at Proverbs recently, and was struck by how applicable many of them are for people like myself who write on electronic bulletin boards such as Christian Forums.

You see, the book has a lot to say about foolishness and wisdom, about speaking and keeping silent, about being harsh and being gentle.

Here are a couple of verses I came across, maybe other people can think of some more:

"Whoever restrains his words has knowledge,
and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent." (17:27-28)

"A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing his opinion." (18:2)

"A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out folly." (15:1-2)

Let's soak up more of this divine wisdom...

 

[DanielRB]

Hi again, StAnselm,

Amen to your post.

I would post more about this, but:

"When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent." (Proverbs 10:19, ESV)
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[1] The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.



In Christ,

Daniel

 

[jbarcher]

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I'd just like to make it clear that any post mentioning any particular group counts as trolling. Anyone who even looks like they're using this topic as a springboard to make hits on other groups/members will be booked.

And Proverbs isn't just good for everyone on CF, it's good for everyone in general. (And I gladly include myself in that "everyone" group.)

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[RVincent]

Sorry.