There are several benefits to keeping quiet. I am sure that each and every one of you have come across some people in your life that are really good at just keeping quiet. No matter what the situation is, they know what they are doing and just do a good job at keeping their mouths shut even if they don't agree with what it being said.
On the other hand, I am sure you can think of a couple people who don't keep their mouths shut. As soon as one thing throws them off they just keep fighting the case. Defensiveness kicks in. People often become defensive when they are guilty and know that they are wrong...they just want to make a point.
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.
(Proverbs 17:27-28)
This proverb highlights several benefits of keeping quiet:
1. it is the best policy if you have nothing worthwhile to say
2. it allows you the opportunity to listen and learn
3. it gives you something in common with those who are wiser
We have to make sure to pause to think and to listen so that when we do speak, we will have something important to say.
My one thing for you today is to just be smart with your words and always listen first. God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason.
Great reminder
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