Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
One of the things that attracts me to and conversely makes me want to strangle my husband is that he chooses his words carefully. If the average number of words spoken by a male really is 7,000 as they say, Corey could easily get by with 3,500.
If it doesn’t need to be said, he doesn’t say it.
I hate this when he’s been gone for an extended period of time and returns home to describe the whole experience in two sentences. What?!? How is that even possible?
I love this when we are in a serious discussion or when I witness him discussing something meaty with others. Some people process externally and can do it well. But the more words that are said, the higher the opportunity for sin to squeeze in. So many of us tend to speak first and think second. This doesn’t necessarily lead to sin. It can, however, lessen the value of each statement.
Most of time when Corey says something, it is after much thought, and it is meaningful. A number of people have told me over the years that whenever they are in a meeting that includes Corey, their ears perk up when he starts talking.
He thinks before he speaks, and his spoken thoughts are valuable and insightful. People recognize and appreciate that about him. I hope that my sons will see this in their dad and strive to follow his lead in communicating wisely.
Prayer
Lord, I pray my children will take after their father and think before they speak. May you develop them into good communicators, not necessarily good talkers. Let their words represent a mature thought life and may the words of their tongues bring you glory. Amen.
