Silence
“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.” (Proverbs 13:3)
Today’s Morsel: Solomon, the wisest man in the world, seems to have a lot to say about keeping silent or knowing when to speak and when to remain silent. He tells us, “He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.” (Proverbs 17:27-28); “… a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;” (Ecclesiastes 3:7) Solomon teaches us the value of silence and self-control. He suggests that even a fool can appear as being wise by refraining from speaking. He emphasizes that wisdom is often demonstrated by a person’s ability to refrain their words and to listen more than speaking. Some people just love to hear themselves talk. Jesus said that wisdom is justified of all her children. Those who know Him and accept Him as their Lord and Savior, actions and conduct, and even silence ought to reveal His truth.
Sing: When He calls for me, I will answer, when He calls for me, I will hear; When He calls for me, I will answer, I’ll be somewhere listening for my name.
I’ll be somewhere listening, I’ll be somewhere listening, I’ll be somewhere listening for my name; I’ll be somewhere listening, I’ll be somewhere listening, I’ll be somewhere listening for my name.
Thought For Today: “Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.” (Psalms 34:13)
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