Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, considered to be one of the wisest persons in the nation’s history once said that “He that speaks much is much mistaken.”
Franklin’s statement could be taken as a paraphrase of the following proverb of King Solomon.
“When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” (Proverbs 10:19)
A philosopher once said that “Wise men speak because they have something to say. Fools speak because they have to say something.”
Many a trouble and many a disaster have resulted from careless words. Many broken homes, many lost opportunities, many ruined careers have been caused by loose words. No wonder we shall be judged for every idle word that we speak.
“But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.” (Matthew 12:36)
The word of God admonishes us to always speak gracious words seasoned with salt.
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” (Colossians 4:6)
We must then be slow to speak and quick rather to listen.
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” (James 1:19)
Remain inspired!
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