The Alisa Childers Podcast #208 All About Biblical Proverbs: Do They Make False Promises? With Jean E. Jones
Jul 23, 2023
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Proverbs Are General Truisms
- Proverbs consist of general truisms, not absolute promises applicable in every case.
- They provide principles to guide behavior, illustrated by exceptions like Jesus pleasing God but facing enemies.
Don't Misuse Proverbs as Promises
- Avoid misapplying Proverbs like 'train up a child in the way they should go' as a promise.
- Understand it as a principle: some wisdom will stick if you guide children rightly, but rebellion still happens.
Proverbs Fail in Family Dispute
- Alisa tried quoting 'A soft answer turns away wrath' to her angry sister, but it only made her angrier.
- She learned that Proverbs are not magical phrases and using platitudes can irritate others.