A Walk Through Proverbs Eleven
Proverbs, a remarkable book of Biblical principles, aims to guide us in living wisely, making sound choices, and finding guidance. However, are there some truths we can confirm in the New Testament? I was challenged recently to see what Proverbs Eleven had to offer. I selected the following verses to examine from the ESV translation: Proverbs 11:12 states, “Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.” In Matthew 7:1, Jesus advises, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” This advice resonates with the truth conveyed in Proverbs 11:12. After all, we often lack complete knowledge of others’ struggles, life situations, and inner thoughts. When we don’t have all the facts, it’s best to remain silent. Proverbs 11:17 emphasizes the benefits of kindness, stating, “A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.” Being kind to others is indeed rewarding. What does the New Testament say about this? In Matthew 5:7...