Proverbs (Book)

How do we reconcile variations in scriptural text if we are not to change "one jot or tittle?" [Matthew 5:18, Proverbs 30"6, Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18].

Could you explain the proverb about evil men's wealth ending up in the hands of the righteous? [Proverbs 13:22, Matthew 5:5]

Is "Wisdom" and the Holy Spirit the same thing? [Proverbs 8:24, Proverbs 1:23, Proverbs 1:29, 1 Corinthians 1:30].

Where is the scripture that says if you are of the wrong spirit, you can't find God? Shouldn't the spiritual not shun those that need to find God? [Acts 8:21, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 27:10, Proverbs 15:8, Proverbs 21:27]

What does God ultimately do about the mistakes we have made? [Psalm 103:12, Matthew 10:28, 1 Peter 1:17, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Proverbs 16:6, Proverbs 9:10-12].

Should we be about talking about someone when they are not present, even if it is not negative? Is there a line between gossip and fellowship? [James 3:1-2, Proverbs 6:16-19, Ephesians 4:29, James 3:6].

What is the significance of these seemingly contradictory verses relative to money being both good and bad)? [Ecclesiastes 7:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:10, James 1:5, Proverbs 18:10-13].

How did "casting lots" work in scripture (the choosing of Jonah and Matthias)? [Jonah 1:7, Acts 1:26, Proverbs 16:33, Proverbs 18:18, Acts 1:21-26, Joshua 18:10].

What scriptures can I use to help my friend who is alienating me and others as he exhibits too much pride? [1 Corinthians 8:2, 1 Corinthians 13:9, James 4:6, Proverbs 3:34, 1 Peter 5:5, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Proverbs 13:10, Proverbs 3:7].

Could training a child badly, instead of properly as indicated in Proverbs, cause a child go to hell? [Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 18:6, Mark 9:42, Proverbs 15:1].

Is marijuana bad? Do I need to give it up if I want to stop sinning and get closer to God? [Proverbs 31:6-7, 1 Corinthians 6:12, Proverbs 25:28].

Does everyone have free will, or is it for only certain people, like Jeremiah and John the Baptist? [Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:9, Matthew 5:28, Exodus 7:3, Exodus 7:13, Exodus 9:12, Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 1:15-17].

Caller suggests that people keep busy (avoid idle hands) and marry young to avoid falling to temptation. [Proverbs 16:27, Proverbs 5:18, 1 Corinthians 7:9].

Caller shares his view against abortion. [Proverbs 24:11-12, Proverbs 29:27].

Could you explain how "wrath of man" will praise God? [Psalm 76:10, James 1:20, Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 21:11].

Pastor responds to another pastor who supports abortion in an earlier call. [Proverbs 6:17].

If I believe I am saved, but struggle with the use of medical marijuana, will I then not go to heaven? [1 Timothy 5:23-25, Luke 10:34, Proverbs 31:6-7, 1 Corinthians 10:31].

Did Peter make a mistake when he appointed Matthias as the 12th apostle (rather than Paul)? [Acts 1:23, Acts 1:26, Matthew 19:28, Proverbs 16:33].

Would you comment on these two verses in light of upcoming elections? [Daniel 4:17, Proverbs 16:33, Hosea 8:4, Daniel 5:18-24].

What does the last part of this verse mean "the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous." [Proverbs 13:22].

Would you comment whether my dad can watch me from heaven and benefit somehow? [Proverbs 10:1, Hebrews 12:1, 3 John 1:4].

Caller recommends Proverbs and Ecclesiastes for answers to questions they have.

What scriptures teaches limits one should have in helping their drug-addicted son? [Luke 9, Proverbs 19:18, Hebrews 12:6].

Can you help me sort out the seeking the Lord's will by "casting of lots" contrasted with divination? [Proverbs 16:33, Acts 1:12-26].

What do you think about God using the wicked for judgment? [Proverbs 16:4].

Isn't it in opposition to God's character to have created Satan? [Proverbs 16:4].

How do you get to know God? Rec: Topical lecture series "Knowing God" and Steve's book "Empire of the Risen Son."[Matthew 7:21-23, Proverbs 2:1-5].

Does the story of Abimelech and Sarah support Calvinism? [Genesis 20:1-18, Psalm 21:11, Matthew 10:26-31, Genesis 50:20, Acts 2:23-24, John 7:6, Provebs 21:1, Hosea 8:4].

Can Christians be cursed? [Galatians 3:13, Galatians 1:8, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Proverbs 26:2, Malachi 3:8-10, Deuteronomy 28:15ff].

Why were there more books added to the Bible after the Deuteronomy says not to? [Deuteronmy 4:2, Proverbs 30:6, Revelation 22:18-19].

As a Christian running for office, what are your thoughts about mixing faith and politics? [Romans 1:16, Proverbs 29:2, 1 Corinthians 3:17, Mark 12:30-31].

Does God play a role when we are conceived (or is it just random)? Does He prefer some over others, working harder on some than others? [Psalm 139:13-15, Matthew 10:29-31, Proverbs 29:1, Galatians 1:15, Romans 1:28, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Jeremiah 1:5].

In light of many children departing from the faith, could you talk about the scripture "train up a child in the way he should go and he will not depart from it?" [Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 15:1-2].

What happens to those who have never heard of Jesus or the Gospel? [Matthew 16: 27, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:12, James 2:14-26, Galatians 5:6, James 4:6, Proverbs 3:34, Luke 18:14, 1 Corinthians 4:5]

How does one recognize pride in themselves? [Proverbs 13:10, Philippians 2:1-4].

Are you familiar with Danny Davis (self-proclaimed modern prophet)? What do you think about those today who claim to have visions and render prophecies? How do you know who to take seriously? [Psalm 118:6-7, Proverbs 27:12, Proverbs 21:20-22].

Is Proverbs talking about the righteousness of the king or the people of the whole nation? [Proverbs 14:34].

Do you think that Jesus would have a sense of humor? Is it acceptable to use sarcasm and humor as believers? [Ephesians 5:4, Luke 13:34, Matthew 7:5, Matthew 19:24, Proverbs 17:22].

Do you think that Jesus drank actual wine? Some say He did not. [Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 11:21, Proverbs 23:31-35].

How do you understand the application of the Proverb "the light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the full day?" [Proverbs 4:18, 2 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 60:1, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Mark 4:26-33].

Is it acceptable to eat animals (meat)? How aware are they? [Genesis 1:29, Genesis 9:2, Proverbs 12:10].

Why is there objection to someone outside a denomination (Lutheran) taking communion with them (closed communion)? Rec: Debates with Catholic Jimmy Akin at the website. [Proverbs 18:17].

Is 2 Timothy Paul's last writing? In light of 2 Timothy, if we are involved in discussions about scripture, is it "wrangling" over words? [2 Timothy 4:6-8. 2 Timothy 2:14, Proverbs 27:17, Isaiah 28:10-13, Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12].

Is jealously set apart for God alone (to exhibit)? [Exodus 20:5, Jeremiah 31:31-33, Proverbs 6:34, Galatians 5:26].

What do you think about using ketamine for medical treatment? [1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Peter 2:11].

Have you ever heard of the distinction made between two kinds of Christians; Sons of God vs the Children of God? [1 John 3:2, Job 1-2, Hosea 1:10, John 1:12, Proverbs 17:2].

Are there places in scriptures where "fear" doesn't mean fear, but reverence? [2 Corinthians 5:11, Ephesians 5:33, Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 9:10].

There seem to be a lot of differences among Christians about eschatology, but why is it important? [Proverbs 25:2].

Is it correct to see the Old Testament as completely fulfilled? [Matthew 5:17, Psalm 40:8, Hebrews 10:7].

If God chastises those He loves, then is all the suffering we have to go through for our growth? [Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:3-11, Psalm 119:71]