Another version says it like this: If you talk sensibly, you will have friends; if you talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself.
How true. And, how sad.
Today's promise is yet another example of how the Word of the Lord is a Teacher. We must guard our self--all of our being--for how can a fountain spring forth both fresh water and bitter water? We must have a fresh supply of God's Word every day so that it may cleanse the bitterness that wants to build up within us. His Word instructs us on how to live life each day. I'm thankful His Word is a day by day thing and not a year by year kind of thing!
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool speeds up destruction. Proverbs 10:14; and the one who guards his mouth and tongue protects his life and keeps himself out of trouble. The one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Proverbs 13:3, 21:23. The wise keep their soul from troubles.
Huge difference there. An evil person is caught by sin, a righteous person sings and rejoices. Proverbs 29:6 lets us know that those that walk in integrity and uprightness of heart can worship freely. I want to be a part of that group, don't you?
There is nothing like a word fitly-spoken, nor is there anything like a deed properly done. This reminds me of the age-old saying, "if you can't say anything nice, say nothing at all." There is a proper time for everything under the sun. A proper time for every word, deed, thought. And let's face it, there's just a whole lot of times when nothing needs to be said at all.
His Word teaches me that I can be angry, but I should sin not. In times where I see or feel that actions/words are done unjustly, whether to me or someone else, I need to just fervently pray! I need to talk to God who can fix it, not to someone else who has no ore in the race, so to speak. This action requires faith. Praying helps every situation. Praying helps everyone.
Lord, Calm my spirit so that Your Spirit can manifest itself. Help me to think more on things that are just, pure, and of good report. Help me to clamp the clothespin on my mouth before a perceived thought is uttered wrongfully from my lips. Help me to be wise. Your Word, Lord, is a great Teacher. Help me to be an obedient and wise student. Help me to remember to "sweep my own porch" for I need to make sure that I, myself, do not become a castaway. By Your amazing grace...In Jesus name. Amen.
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