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You’ve heard study to shew thyself approved and studying to give an answer, but how about this idea: study to be quiet? Silence is golden implying the value of silence.
People don’t talk too much because God made them that way. The LORD wouldn’t spend as much time telling people to control their tongues if they’re not able to because they’re born that way.
Reduce sin
- Sin is present
- Proverbs 10:19
- Silence needs to be mastered like a sniper in a military operation so the enemy isn’t alerted and moved to action. You need to study to be quiet.
Gossip and strife can’t spread in silence
- Proverbs 11:13
- Proverbs 26:20 (Like James said the tongue is a fire)
You can’t listen if you’re talking
- You can’t listen if you’re talking. You can’t learn if you can’t listen.
- Proverbs 18:13
- James 3:1-2. Don’t be quick to give advice
- Job’s three friends who are indicted by God for their accusations against Job.
- You won’t say anything worth saying if you never listen.
Righteousness isn’t found in the promises you make to God
- I came to church to tell God I’m ready to change. Wrong.
- Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
You’re words will have more meaning
- When there is an abundance of something, it is cheaper and less valuable.
- Proverbs 17:27-28
- If words are powerful and influential then words shouldn’t be cheap.
Reduce the noise
- Silence allows your thoughts to clear up
- Proverbs 5:1-2
