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Proverbs 16:28

Proverbs 16:28; 17:9

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Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 16:28 and 17:9, highlighting the destructive nature of a 'whisperer' and one who 'harps on a matter.' He explains that while a transgression may exist, love ought to cover it, rather than constantly bringing it up and causing division among friends. Martin applies this principle to parenting, urging parents to teach their children to avoid harping on minor issues that should be overlooked in love.

Primary Texts

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Proverbs 16:28 This verse is expounded as the initial text defining the destructive behavior of a whisperer.
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Proverbs 17:9 This verse is expounded as the primary text illustrating the contrast between covering transgression and harping on a matter.

Outline 3 sections · 1 min

  1. The Destructive Nature of the Whisperer and Harping 0:02
  2. The Sin of Harping on a Matter 0:35
  3. Parental Application: Teaching Children to Avoid Harping 1:00

Key Quotes

“he that covers a transgression seeks love, but he that harps on a matter separates chief friends.”
“You want to separate chief friends? Be one of these that constantly harps on a matter.”
“But it's a little thing that love ought to cover, and instead, you make a string to put in your harp, and you sit there and plunk it all day long.”
“Would you like somebody to take that little thing in your life and constantly remind you of it?”

Applications

All listeners

  • Avoid constantly harping on matters if you wish to maintain chief friendships.
  • When children are harping on a little issue, ask them if they would like someone to constantly remind them of a little thing in their own life.
  • Teach children to stop harping on matters that ought to be covered by love.

A full transcript is available on the tab. 6 paragraphs, roughly 1 minutes.

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