Oh that I can restrain my lips...

Just a simple summary today, out of Proverbs 10.

Verse 19:
"In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise." (KJV)

"When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But he who restrains his lips is wise." (NASB)

If you are anything like me, you may tend to talk too much or continue on to drive home a point. We like to be right. Man, that's me, and I have grown to despise that aspect of my communication. For me, though, much of this conversation, much of the "too many words" takes place in my head, and I can end up frustrated and aggravated. On occasion, this has led to conversations that went too long with no real goal of agreement in mind, and the only result of such dialogue is sin, plain and simple.

As chapters 1-9 speak much on wisdom, chapter 10 begins to put some feet to wise living, and this verse lays so much groundwork for wise communication. Join me in repentance to God for failing to live up to His standards. He is so ready, faithful and willing to forgive, Amen!

Please pray along with me today that our conversation, our communication would be wise, full of well-chosen words, as we strive to properly fear our Lord, and seek to live and represent His Son in a way which pleases Him. He's sure to provide us with more opportunities, probably sooner than we expect.