Mind!

Having PEACE of mind does not always come by giving others a PIECE of ours. Constantly giving people a PIECE of our mind may actually bring us into sharp conflict with them creating a lack of PEACE. We should even give consideration to the way in which needed advice is offered if we truly desire for it to be accepted.

Solomon cautioned…
“Do you see A MAN WHO IS HASTY IN HIS WORDS? There is MORE HOPE FOR A FOOL than for him.” ( Proverbs 29:20 ESV)

He also warned…
“A FOOL GIVES FULL VENT TO HIS SPIRIT, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” ( Proverbs 29:11 ESV)

In the King James Version this second passage reads…
“A fool UTTERETH ALL HIS MIND: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”

PEACE of mind does not come from having people told, but from realizing we have truly communicated what needed to be said for the occasion and situation. Speaking what is beneficial ( Ephesians 4:29) and truthful in a spirit of genuine love ( Ephesians 4:15) has the potential to not only promote PEACE between us and others, but also between them and God.

Solomon also encouraged…
“To make AN APT ANSWER IS A JOY to a man, and A WORD IN SEASON, HOW GOOD it is!” ( Proverbs 15:23 ESV)

Let us guard against being too hasty to speak our mind. Instead, may we find PEACE in this PIECE of advise from the wisdom of Solomon.

Have a great day EXERCISING SOME THOUGHTFUL SELF-CONTROL!
Carl

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