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Teaching Proverbs 5:1–4 to Your Family | Honey Words, Bitter Ends — Key Takeaways

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Teaching Proverbs 5:1–4 to Your Family | Honey Words, Bitter Ends

Be Courageous Ministry8mOct 29, 2026

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Teaching your family the Bible transforms you more than them — regular Scripture instruction turns you into a "biblicist" and daily practice is required to explain wisdom-vs-understanding distinctions.

Key takeaways

Proverbs 5:3-4 — honeyed words end in wormwood and a double-edged sword

Proverbs 5:3-4 — honeyed words end in wormwood and a double-edged sword

  • Forbidden speech entices first, then cuts both the speaker and receiver.
  • Two-edged sword means harm flows to both parties, not just the victim.

Wisdom vs. understanding: knowing facts vs. knowing how to apply them

Wisdom vs. understanding: knowing facts vs. knowing how to apply them

  • Understanding is gaining information; wisdom is applying it.
  • Proverbs 5:1 pairs both — incline your ear to my understanding AND be attentive to wisdom.

Use a chess bounty to train children in discretion

Use a chess bounty to train children in discretion

  • Speaker pays $50 to any family member who beats him; two of nine have won (by tie).
  • Chess trains thinking multiple moves ahead — the practical definition of discretion.

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In this video

  1. 1mTeaching Scripture Benefits the Teacher
  2. 2mCourageous Parenting Podcast Promotion
  3. 3mExegesis of Proverbs 5:1-4
  4. 7mARM Tip and Episode 35 Teaser

“Teaching, the person that benefits the most is the teacher.”

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