What Did You Say?
May 2, 2024
DAILY PROVERB:
Proverbs 11:9-12
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:
Some people simply don’t know when to be silent. I understand that the phrase “Shut up” might not be politically correct or appreciated by some, but the reality is that some individuals never seem to grasp the art of knowing when to stop talking.
While watching some of the court shows on TV, I’ve often witnessed people continuing to speak even after they’ve already won their case. This can lead to the judge hearing something that raises doubts about their credibility, ultimately resulting in the dismissal of their case.
Several old sayings come to mind as I contemplate today’s verses. One is “Quit while you’re ahead,” while another advises, “If you can’t say something nice about someone, just don’t say anything at all.” However, I believe my favorites would be, “It is better to say nothing and let people think you are ignorant than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” Sometimes, it’s wiser to remain silent and let others form their opinions about you than to engage in lengthy arguments or debates that might cause you to say something you didn’t mean or utter hurtful words out of anger. This can provide an opening for Satan, and it’s a pitfall that affects both Christians and non-Christians alike.
Paul told the people in Thessalonica the same thing in 1 Thessalonians 4:11 & 12 where it says, “And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.” Sometimes it’s better to just be seen and not heard.
THE WORD WALKING IN ME:
Our witness for Christ doesn’t always require the use of our words; it often begins with our actions and how we live our lives. By living for Christ each day, we prepare ourselves to share the gospel when the opportunity arises.
How might your life say something that your mouth could not?
IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:
Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?
Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?
What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?
GOD TALKING TO ME: May 2, 2024
THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
2 Kings 10-13
Proverbs 11:9-12
THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Samuel 25-27
Luke 21
“Getting people into the Word of God…
…and the Word of God into people.”
Romans 10:17
Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12
Author: admin
Author of LIHW Daily Devotions, and President of Living In His Word Ministries.
