Article 2 of 3 in the series Nehemiah
“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit” Proverbs 26:4,5
This proverb might appear to present somewhat of a paradox at first reading. However, the wise man is counselling discernment in our response to the utterances of folly. Such discernment is clearly evident in the interactions of Nehemiah with his enemies.
Reading through the book of Nehemiah, one…
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