Proverbs 29 with CSBS (full version)

In this conversation, the Common Sense Bible Study crew works verse-by-verse through Proverbs 29, examining how wisdom—or the lack of it—shapes families, communities, and authority structures.

We explore the relationship between fathers and children, showing how loving discipline brings joy while unchecked indulgence leads to shame. The discussion then turns to the danger of flattery, why it’s a hidden form of manipulation, and how it ultimately harms both the speaker and the listener.

Proverbs 29 also speaks powerfully about justice for the poor, contrasting righteous leadership that protects the vulnerable with corrupt rulers who exploit them. We examine the difference between true compassion and misplaced generosity, especially when kindness undermines responsibility or enables foolishness.

Finally, we look at the wisdom behind servants, masters, and heirs, including the long-term consequences of blurring God-ordained roles and rewarding entitlement over faithfulness.

This study challenges modern assumptions about parenting, leadership, charity, and social justice, calling believers back to biblical wisdom that produces peace, order, and righteousness.

From Jay Carper at Common Sense Bible Study (https://CommonSenseBibleStudy.com) and American Torah (https://www.AmericanTorah.com).

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