Generic Guidance!

“Well, that may work for you, but how about me?” Have we ever offered advice that was responded to in such a manner or have we perhaps responded to another that way ourselves? There’s a whole lot of advice floating around in this world and some of it may work for some folks in certain situations, but not necessarily for others. Perhaps what we like to find is the advice that seems to work for just about anyone in a multitude of varying situations; advice that in a sense bears the label of some clothing: “One Size Fits Most.”

Solomon noted…
“(27) WHOEVER RESTRAINS HIS WORDS HAS KNOWLEDGE, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. (28) EVEN A FOOL WHO KEEPS SILENT IS CONSIDERED WISE; when he closes his lips, he is DEEMED INTELLIGENT.” ( Proverbs 17:27-28 ESV)

For both the wise and the fool (if they will try it), RESTRAINT OF WORDS or merely keeping the MOUTH SHUT can be a brilliant choice. Sometimes in the attempt to get in the last word one merely finds themselves starting the next argument. There are times when we must realize enough has been said and if the point hasn’t been made (or accepted) more words may be of no help. Even the fool’s silence could cause them to be perceived as wise when the opening of the mouth might reveal otherwise. Therefore keeping the MOUTH SHUT is wise advice for either the person of understanding or the fool and the wise would be foolish not to accept it. Though it may seem like a simple rule it can work wonders in most of our interpersonal relationships.

Have a great day KNOWING WHEN TO BE THE STRONG SILENT TYPE!
Carl

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