"To Speak or not to Speak is the Question"
Now, we all know that there are people who have the propensity to communicate more than others. It is just their nature. The question is whether or not it is from the natural man's desire to be heard or from the spiritual man's desire to impart wisdom into the hearer's ears.
What saith the Scriptures?
James Chapter 3......traditional Heading for this chapter: The Tongue is a Fire. Main verse that speaks it plainly is: James 3:10-12 (The Message) "My friends, this can't go on. A spring doesn't gush fresh water one day and brackish the next, does it? Apple trees don't bear strawberries, do they? Raspberry bushes don't bear apples, do they? You're not going to dip into a polluted mud hole and get a cup of clear, cool water, are you?"
Though this is an extreme vernacular translation, it gives some down to earth examples for us today.
It may be said that most people do not intend to muddy the waters, but it happens. So, what does one do to deal with that natural inclination to speak in to conversation? Stop! Look! Listen! Then pray for wisdom so you will not cloud the issue, but instead bring clarity! Better said than done, but it is the truth.
Proverbs 25:11 (The Message)
"The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry."
If you have time place some comments on this site with Scripture that will help us all...to learn "To Speak or not to Speak"
1 comment:
One of the greatest challenges for all leaders is learning how/when to speak in certain environments and situations. Example: there may be times as leader when you need to listen only so that you let others participate or you are able to really gauge the opinions of others and gain a better understanding to lead them/interact with them. There are also times in which something must be said. Times when leaders need to speak up and set the group in order, give insight, or even rebuke.
As with most things, it is vital that we allow the Spirit to lead us in these moments of discernment.
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