What is the meaning of Proverbs 30:6? Do not add to His words Proverbs 30:6 opens with a clear mandate: “Do not add to His words”. • God’s revelation is complete and sufficient (2 Timothy 3:16–17). • Adding human ideas dilutes divine authority; think of the warning Moses gave: “You shall not add to the word that I command you” (Deuteronomy 4:2). • Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for piling traditions on top of Scripture, calling their worship “in vain” (Mark 7:7–13). • The final book of the Bible echoes the same caution: “If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book” (Revelation 22:18). lest He rebuke you The second phrase reminds us of God’s active defense of His word. • A “rebuke” is more than correction; it is divine confrontation (Psalm 50:21). • Scripture itself exposes error: “For the word of God is living and active… discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12–13). • When Job’s counselors spoke presumption, the LORD answered “out of the storm” to set the record straight (Job 38:1–2). • God guards His message because it carries life-giving power (Isaiah 55:10–11). and prove you a liar Tampering with God’s word puts one in direct opposition to truth. • God “cannot lie” (Titus 1:2); therefore, any contradiction with Him is a falsehood. • False prophets were exposed when their words failed (Jeremiah 28:15–17). • Ananias and Sapphira discovered the peril of deception before God (Acts 5:3–5). • The test is simple: if a claim does not align with Scripture, it is a lie (1 John 2:21–23). summary Proverbs 30:6 is a safeguard around the treasure of divine revelation. We are called to receive Scripture as God has given it—nothing more, nothing less—knowing that He defends His word and exposes any who distort it. Holding fast to the Bible keeps us in the realm of truth and under the blessing of the One who speaks without error. |
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