1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 26:28?

2. How can we guard against "a lying tongue" in our daily interactions?

3. What steps can we take to avoid being "a flattering mouth"?

4. How does Proverbs 26:28 connect with Ephesians 4:25 on speaking truth?

5. In what ways can we promote honesty within our community?

6. How can we discern flattery from genuine encouragement in relationships?

7. How does Proverbs 26:28 define the impact of lying on relationships and trust?

8. What historical context influenced the writing of Proverbs 26:28?

9. How does Proverbs 26:28 relate to the broader theme of honesty in Proverbs?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 26?

11. What is the Bible's view on flattery?

12. What does the Bible say about controlling others?

13. What does the Bible say about controlling others?

14. Proverbs 26:7: Does the idea of a proverb in a fool's mouth being 'useless' conflict with other Bible passages that suggest all wisdom is beneficial?1. How does understanding the cultural context of Ancient Israel enhance our interpretation of Proverbs 26:28?

2. In what ways can a lying tongue "crush" others, and how can we guard against this in our own lives?

3. Reflect on a time when flattery led to negative consequences. What lessons can be learned from that experience?

4. How can we cultivate a heart that produces truthful and edifying speech, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:25?

5. What practical steps can we take to discern between genuine encouragement and flattery in our interactions with others?1. In what ways does honoring a fool compare to rain in harvest or snow in summer (v1)?

2. How do you interpret the metaphor of a lame man's legs, which are useless (v7)?

3. How does the behavior of the sluggard in verses 13-16 apply to modern day procrastination?

4. Verse 12 warns against thinking oneself wise. How can one stay humble and open to learning?

5. What is the significance of the metaphor of a quarrel dying down without gossip (v20)?

6. How does Proverbs 26 speak to the importance of our words and actions aligning?

7. How might we prevent ourselves from falling into the trap of laziness as portrayed in verses 13-16?

8. What modern examples can you think of that reflect the dangers of becoming involved in someone else's argument (v17)?

9. How can the lessons in Proverbs 26 guide us in our interactions on social media?

10. How does Proverbs 26:22 relate to our contemporary issue of fake news?

11. How can you apply the wisdom from Proverbs 26 to improve your personal relationships?

12. Discuss a situation where you've seen the effect of a quarrel dying down once gossip is removed (v20).

13. How can we discern when someone is hiding malice behind flattering words (v24-28)?

14. Reflect on a time when you were the recipient or the deliverer of a misleading "joke" as described in verse 19.

15. How does the proverb "As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly" (v11) encourage personal growth and learning from mistakes?

16. How does verse 27 ("Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them") illustrate the principle of karma or "you reap what you sow"?

17. How can the principles found in Proverbs 26 aid in conflict resolution in our everyday lives?

18. What lessons can businesses and leaders learn from the warnings against laziness in Proverbs 26?

19. How can the wisdom in Proverbs 26 guide us in our pursuit of truth in a world filled with misinformation?

20. Reflect on the ways that wisdom from Proverbs 26 could be applied to current global issues.

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