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Proverbs 24:29

Proverbs 24:28, 29

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Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 24:29, focusing on the prohibition against a 'tit-for-tat' mentality in human relationships. He argues that the ingrained human tendency to retaliate, especially with words, is contrary to God's command and leads to destructive conflict, particularly in marriage. Martin emphasizes the crucial role of parents in training children against this retaliatory spirit, advocating for consistent admonition and correction. He reinforces his point by quoting Isaac Watts' hymns, which vividly illustrate the consequences of verbal abuse and the necessity of taming the tongue.

Primary Texts

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Proverbs 24:29 This verse is the central focus of the sermon, with Martin dissecting its command against retaliatory behavior.

Outline 4 sections · 3 min

  1. The Prohibition Against Tit-for-Tat Retaliation 0:00
  2. The Ingraind Nature of Retaliation 0:43
  3. Parental Responsibility in Teaching Against Retaliation 1:01
  4. Isaac Watts' Hymn Against Scoffing and Name-Calling 1:54

Key Quotes

“That's the tit-for-tat mentality, and oh how our kids have it ingrained in them. You say mean words to me, I'll say mean words back to you.”
“It's ingrained in the human heart to retaliate, and to retaliate with the lips, and we must seek to lay before our children continually. This is unacceptable.”
“Two wrongs don't make a right. And what is the problem with many adult marital tensions? That we have to deal with his pastors. People were not taught this as children.”
“And there's a constant verbal warfare, because this was not ingrained, and by admonition, enforced by the rod of correction, not tolerated in the home. No tit-for-tatism.”
“When others give a railing word, we must not rail again. Cross words and angry names require to be chastised at school, and he's in danger of hellfire that calls his brother fool.”
“God quickly stopped their wicked breath, and sent two raging bears that tore them limb from limb to death, with blood and groans and tears. Great God, how terrible art thou to sinners, e'er so young.”

Applications

All listeners

  • Continually teach your children that retaliatory speech is unacceptable.
  • Do not tolerate 'tit-for-tatism' in the home; enforce admonition with correction.
  • Teach your children hymns that address cross words and angry names.

A full transcript is available on the tab. 9 paragraphs, roughly 3 minutes.

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