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Proverbs 10:19

How much trash talking do you hear on the field of competition?  I can’t help but believe there are some players who run their mouths all the time.  How should we think about such speech?  The Bible is full of wisdom related to this and one such verse follows.

In Proverbs chapter 10 and verse 19 it says, “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.”

As we speak more and more words, our chances of speaking foolishly certainly increase.  You probably know someone who talks too much and in doing so speaks in ways that can cause harm to her or to others.  That is what is meant by “sin is not absent.”  Talk long enough and the best of us will sin with our tongues.

The other side of this is that when we remain silent in certain discussions, we display an uncommon wisdom.  Some people talk when there is nothing to say.  We would do well to speak only when it’s appropriate and when the situation is enhanced by our comments.  “He who holds his tongue is wise.”

As you pray in preparation for competition, ask the Lord to give you control of your speech.  Ask Him to fill your mouth with encouragement and wisdom, not criticism and foolishness. 

Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 22:47-53
Proverbs 23:19-35
Isaiah 29-30