A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, in expressing his opinion.
(ESV)
Social
media is incontrovertible proof that this verse is true. We all have opinions, of course, but not
every thought that passes through our minds needs to be expressed. Yes, we need to share the gospel. Yes, we need to stand for what is right and
against what is wrong. Yet as
Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, there is a time for every purpose under heaven.
So
how do you know whether or not to comment on that post on Facebook? How do you know if you should speak that
delicious thought with your colleagues?
The answer is simple. Don’t do
it. No matter what, don’t do it until
you have paused for a moment and listened to the guiding of the Holy
Spirit. As Jesus promised, He will lead
you into wisdom.
And
that brings us to the first part of this verse.
The truly wise person seeks understanding, and this more often comes
from questions and listening than from trumpeting our own opinions.
Copyright © 2015 by Steven R. Perkins
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