"He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding."
Proverbs 17:27-28
I think these verses are a good reminder that sometimes we just need stop and listen. We often want to get in the "last word," or offer our opinions about everything that occurs, but often that is just overactive ego, and the best thing to do is to disengage our mouths and engage our ears. Listening helps us to learn about others and their thoughts and feelings. We don't always need to broadcast our own.
Today, let's work on shutting our lips. When we do need to speak, let's spare our words. It doesn't mean that we don't have a voice or can't communicate or participate. It just means that we listen and evaluate a little better before we do that, and start including others in our lives and choosing our words wisely just a little more.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding."
Proverbs 17:27-28
I think these verses are a good reminder that sometimes we just need stop and listen. We often want to get in the "last word," or offer our opinions about everything that occurs, but often that is just overactive ego, and the best thing to do is to disengage our mouths and engage our ears. Listening helps us to learn about others and their thoughts and feelings. We don't always need to broadcast our own.
Today, let's work on shutting our lips. When we do need to speak, let's spare our words. It doesn't mean that we don't have a voice or can't communicate or participate. It just means that we listen and evaluate a little better before we do that, and start including others in our lives and choosing our words wisely just a little more.
Love this! Thanks for this wisdom!
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