Read: Proverbs 25:11-15
You may have heard the adage, Timing is everything. According to the Bible, good timing applies to our words and speech too. Think of a time when God used you to bring a timely word to refresh someone, or when you wanted to speak, but it was wiser for you to remain silent.
The Bible says that there is an appropriate time to speak (Eccl. 3:7). Solomon compared properly timed and well-spoken words with golden apples in a silver settingbeautiful, valuable, and carefully crafted (Prov. 25:11-12). Knowing the right time to speak is beneficial for both the speaker and hearer, whether they are words of love, encouragement, or rebuke. Keeping silent also has its place and time. When tempted to deride, belittle, or slander a neighbor, Solomon said that it is wise to hold our tongue, recognizing the appropriate time for silence (11:12-13). When talkativeness or anger tempts us to sin against God or another human being, resistance comes by being slow to speak (10:19; James 1:19).
Its often hard to know what to say and when to say it. The Spirit will help us to be discerning. He will help us use the right words at the right time and in the right manner, for the good of others and for His honor.
Wise Words ...indeed!
When emotions are present it is often spontaneous to blurt out our thoughts. We call it being HONEST.
Thank you, Mayor, for posting the daily thread. It is excellent and I look forward to it.
THINK ON THESE THINGS
... AS PAUL WROTE IN PHILIPPIANS 4;8.
“WHATSOEVER THINGS ARE TRUE, WHATEVER THINGS ARE HONEST, WHARSOEVER THINGS ARE JUST, WHATSO EVER THINGS ARE PURE, WHATSOEVER THINGS ARE LOVELY, WHATSOEVER THINGS ARE OF GOOD REPORT, IF THERE BE ANY VIRTUE, IF THERE BE ANY PRAISE, THINK ON THESE THINGS”
AMEN.
Amen. Excellent words of wisdom, indeed. Thanks.
Amen!
I have suffered more than once as a result of not bridling my tongue.