“Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep
the door of my lips.” Psa 141:3
Be
cautious in speaking what you think, you can’t always be trusted with telling
God’s truth over your feelings. James wrote that "the tongue is a flame of fire” (Jam 3:6). On the average, a person
opens their mouths approximately 700 times a day to speak. It’s said a narrow
mind and a wide mouth go together; exposing the tongue and revealing a taste of
their heart. David knew in his situation to resist, refuse to do what others
might seem to justify in their efforts to escape their circumstances. He wisely
asked God to keep him from speaking evil—even as he underwent persecution. Jesus
himself was silent before his accusers (Mat 26:63). Silence can offer great strength, and can never be
misquoted; “it causes others to only question your foolishness rather than
opening your mouth and removing all doubt.”
David, knowing all this, he resolved to hear their reproach rather than voicing
himself in a wrong response. He accepted their criticism and reproof as
kindness and fine oil (vs 5). A quiet person does not illustrate a quiet mind,
rather a peaceful soul. As Jesus stood
before both the high priest and Pilate being slandered for His ministry, He was
threatened to declare He was the Christ.
He responded in both cases…”Thou sayest.”
Great peace required to say so little!
Speaking
and Silence…one I’ve never regretted doing!
HSAY…Todd
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