Proverbs 10:19 "In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise"OH MY - I read this part of my Proverb this morning and I was shot through the heart! Oh the conviction! Thank you, Lord! I could also hear my little nephews walking around singing the Bon Jovi song "shot through the heart"...their mother is a huge fan of Bon Jovi and the kids actually walk around "rocking out" to him all the time. But I digress.
There is a note in my Bible that says this "The more you say, the more opportunity you have to say the wrong thing. There are a few times when, after the fact, I regretted not saying something that I wanted to say. But there are so many times when I wished I hadn't said something I said"
Wow! Can anyone else relate to that? I sure can. It also made me think that if I remember this proverb and really take it to heart, I'll have a lot more moments like the one in the sailboat below!
The note in my Bible went on to say that there is a related proverb that is not in the Bible that says "It is better to keep your mouth shut and let men suspect you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt" ... oh no... a trip to Target came to my mind! But I'm going to aim for the sailboat and peace!
James 1:19 "Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath"
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15 comments:
I love this, you are so wise my friend.
Oh what a great post! How true the Proverbs are, they hit us right where we are, but offer great wisdom, if we heed it. Peace!
Blessings Debra...I'll take the PEACE of Christ! And James verse
to help me with the Proverbs
...trying to say little and be wise! Thanks for your visit and
sweet comment! Ministry is teamwork! My heart loves these kids but it takes all of us! Thanks!
Ha! I am so good at saying things and then wondering if I ever should have let those words out. Thanks for your post today!
This post is chock full of good stuff.
There have been many times when I have opened my mouth and removed the doubt. :(
Each day a little wiser....it is my hope at least. :)
Oh my, can I ever relate to that. Why oh why did it take me so many years to learn when to keep my mouth shut. I can't tell you how many heart aches I would have saved myself.
wow, love this post! :)
"It is better to keep your mouth shut and let men suspect you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt" ..... great Proverb! I truly need to remember that more often!
Thanks for a great post!
beautiful!
Wonderful words of wisdom! That Proverb is very convicting, you're right!
Excellent, excellent. I was very grateful that the Holy Spirit kept my mouth shut at our last church business meeting. :-P
What a wonderful IMAGE...and it hits me in the heart as well...it IS what we all are looking for, isn't it...PEACE...
What a blessing it's been today! Thank you!
lori
Me n my big mouth* Ohmy .... looks like I'm not alone... ~ Love that you shared this... need ta bridle my tongue more than I do.
THAT IMAGE is incredible. Just incredible! I'm so happy you shared this!
Lea
Loved this picture and the truth about our our mouths. I'm with you on the struggle and regret.
I'm leaning into the sail of peace!
Thanks for posting and extra thanks to you for the encouraging and faithfilled words on my recent posts. You've encouraged me.
God bless,
Tiffany
Beautiful picture! Thanks for the reminders to watch our words. Truly we need much wisdom from God to honour Him in all we say!
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