| Re: The Proverbs: Practicality in Everyday Life [message #11853 is a reply to message #11852] |
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 Gary
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There are times that it is best to remain silent when dealing with the wicked and not give them fuel for the fire.
Scoffer:
verb (used without object)
1.
to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often followed by at):
If you can't do any better, don't scoff. Their efforts toward a peaceful settlement are not to be scoffed at.
verb (used with object)
2.
to mock at; deride.
noun
3.
an expression of mockery, derision, doubt, or derisive scorn; jeer.
4.
an object of mockery or derision.
I work with an individual that constantly derides peoples characters in front of others, the temptation is to tell him what you think, but if we look in proverbs we find it will not do any good to rebuke this type of individual.
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Proverbs 9:7-9
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“He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.
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Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
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Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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Who could not appreciate the Book of Proverbs.
Gary
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