Whether or not we say words with our mouths or use our fingers on social media, we seem to be people of many words. God has help for us as we take an inventory of the words that come out of our hearts and are expressed in these ways. In Proverbs, a book of wisdom, we are given a number of comparisons of good and bad words. They help us sort out what words to keep and what words to learn to eliminate.
If you fail to speak the truth, trouble will follow. If you speak openly, peace will come. Good people say things that help others, but the wicked die from a lack of understanding. (Proverbs 10:10, 21 ERV)
Sometimes it’s just a matter of not using too many words. We often speak when we are feeling nervous or when we have allowed someone else’s opinions to trigger strong emotions in us. In some situations we might do well to just listen or walk away and not use words. Often it is wise to just be quiet.
A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet. Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves. (Proverbs 10:19, 14 ERV)
Prayer: Lord, help me to choose my words wisely and to be quick to listen and learn and slow to speak. Especially in difficult situations, help me to speak in ways that bring peace and understanding or remain quiet. Amen
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