While debating for a better understanding is good intention, arguments aren’t. This is the policy you people consider debate. Not only is it in bad form but tactless to argue with a tree stump. What benefit would both debaters get out of a one sided argument.
Your interpretation of proverbs 27:17 Context: Do Not Boast about Tomorrow would be an unfitting example.
A more appropriate answer would be Proverbs 15:1 on why people should not hold to arguments. So the lack of decorum and self control of others is why JW’s don’t debate. Not only did Jesus make an inference of this that was carried by the Apostles, it is well documented in scripture.
Here are but a few examples out of your own Holy Bible to reference.
May I suggest making your argument to atheist or evolutionist that were once Jw’s
Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,
2 Timothy 2:24 ESV
And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,
Proverbs 15:1 ESV
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Philippians 2:14 ESV
Do all things without grumbling or questioning,
Romans 12:19 ESV
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
Titus 3:1-2 ESV
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
Romans 14:19 ESV /
So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual up building.
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;
Proverbs 3:30 ESV
Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
James 3:17 ESV
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
1 Peter 2:21 ESV
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.