FOOLISH ARGUMENTS

 Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools,

or you will become as foolish as they are.

Proverbs 26:4 NLT

Proverbs 26:4 tells us to not answer foolish arguments, otherwise we become just as foolish. Pretty straight forward instruction. Yet, read the very next verse...

Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools,

or they will become wise in their own estimation.

Proverbs 26:5 NLT

Wait, what? Verse 4 says to not answer foolish arguments, but verse 5 says to be sure to answer foolish arguments. We know the Bible never contradicts itself, so why do we have two verses that say seemingly the opposite thing?

It comes down to the individual situation. There are times when we should walk away and avoid the foolish argument, accusations, and comments. The "fool" doesn't want to hear reason, doesn't want someone to share their side, and doesn't care about truth, growth, or wisdom. So engaging with them will only make things worse.

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