Vol. 15 No. 45 | November 19, 2012
In Ecclesiastes 3:1,7b, the wise man says, “There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be silent and a time to speak.”
At the risk of crossing the boundary here are a few examples of each.
Times when it is appropriate to be silent
•When you have nothing to say that is worthwhile.
•When you do not know what you are talking about.
•When you are talking just to hear yourself talk.
•When you realize you are saying something that may not be true.
•When you are gossiping.
•When someone else is talking.
•When someone else is gossiping.
•When you are in the theater (and it is also time to silence your phone).
•When you are saying something that you would not say directly to the person you are talking about.
•When you are being judgmental.
•When you are talking too much about yourself.
•When you should be listening.
•It is appropriate to be silent unless you cannot improve the silence.
Times when it is appropriate to speak
•When what you say benefits those who are listening (Ephesians 4:29)
•When you can speak a word of encouragement.
•When you can express your love.
•When you can and need to express your appreciation.
•When you can speak the truth in a loving way.
•When you preach good news to the poor, proclaim freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight to the blind, release the oppressed, and proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Luke 4:18-19)
•When you need to ask for help for yourself or someone else.
•When you can truly empathize.
•When Christ is preached (Philippians 1:15-18).
•When you have good news to share.
•When you are offering hope and life.
•When you are being thankful.
I have said enough. Hopefully not too much; not too little. It is time to be silent.
Tom
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