This morning during my devotion time I was reminded just how quick our mouths can get us into trouble. It is humbling but look at what God's Word says...
Prov 18:2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. NIV
Prov 18:6 A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. NIV
Prov 18:7 A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. NIV
Ever find yourself speaking without listening, speaking without even thinking??? I know I do at times and seldom does it turn out good. I hate the taste of rubber, but I sure have stuck my foot in my mouth enough times to know what it tastes like!
Listen to what James warns us about the tongue...
James 3:5-6
5 Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. NIV
So what is a proven remedy to help keep our mouths shut? LISTENING!
In the same chapter in Proverbs, God teaches us a better way...
Prov 18:13 He who answers before listening— that is his folly and his shame. NIV
Prov 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge;the ears of the wise seek it out. NIV
Prov 18:17 The first to present his case seems right,till another comes forward and questions him. NIV
God Word is straight to the point at times. Those who speak before listening will be fools. Those who listen before speaking will be wise.
It is difficult at times to remind myself but 9 out of 10 times the best thing I could do is SHUT MY MOUTH and let wisdom fill my life. After all, who wants to be a fool???
Have a great day!
Blessings,
Darren
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