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NASB | Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God's wisdom and will for his abilities and talents], Even when he is old he will not depart from it. [Eph 6:4; 2 Tim 3:15] |
Bible Question:
I found a very serious problem in the book of Proverbs. Solomon who wrote the book said: Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. But he himself was taught by David and abandoned what he had learned. Could it be that he learned with his father to have wives and concubines and just excelled on this? Honestly I don't believe any human being is conditioned by what they are taught as kids. I have seen many change their ways no matter what kind of teaching they had as kids. The only thing I am sure continues in them is the psychological conditionments that don't leave the subconscious mind. But their actual life style are subject to all kinds of change, both for those who were raised in Christian homes and pagan homes. Now, what to do with this passage of Scriptures? Thank you, Finder |
Bible Answer: Finder, I'm surprised that you would so callously and boldly question the Lord God. "what to do with this passage of Scripture?" Answer: Trust it as God's word in spite of the fact that our mere, mortal minds can't wrap around it. I can't grasp the fullness of the truth of the Trinity, so, what to do with it? Seeing that it is clearly taught in Scripture realize that it's truth depends not one iota on my ability to relate it to my nor any other's experience. I agree that you FOUND A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM in the book of Proverbs, HO HUM. Words of advise. The bible is either the word of God or it's not the word of God. If you believe it is not, you have nothing lasting to gain from it. If you believe it is, never again assume it's qualifications to rest on your own substantiation. Sincerely, Jeff PS, I would approach even a serpent with more caution. |