It’s hard to be wise isn’t it?
We like to express our opinions.
In a time in which self is promoted so heavily by the world, everyone
wants to be heard. We want to know that
what we know matters. We believe we have
THE answer to whatever is the hot topic of a conversation. We are quick to speak and slow to think about
what we say before we say it.
The problem is, we
are often proven to be wrong in what we say.
Without careful thought we often speak without being properly
informed. We are not as smart as we
think we are and often put ourselves in awkward situations. When we talk too much we become exposed. Our lack of knowledge and understanding
becomes evident and others soon tune us out.
Very few people like to be around people who think they know it
all. A wise person doesn’t have to talk
all the time. He is patient and speaks
what is truth rather than what he thinks.
He knows the value of keeping quiet on topics he is not knowledgeable
enough to speak on. A wise person
listens to what others say so he can learn from them.
A wise person is
even-tempered because he doesn’t need to always prove himself to others. He understands what he knows. He understands his limitations and is
comfortable with them. He understands
that he doesn’t have to be heard all the time.
He is not hung up on himself and does not have to be in control.
If
you find yourself needing to dominate, take it to the Lord. You need understanding on why it is important
to control your tongue and keep your opinions to yourself. You need to learn the value of
self-control. Wise are those who don’t
open their mouths and make fools of themselves.
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