Speech Study Read: Proverbs 18:1-15 1 A man who isolated himself seeks his own desire; he rages against all wise judgement. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but in expressing his own heart. 3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes reproach. 4 The words of a mans mouth are deep waters; the wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook. 5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, or to overthrow the righteous in judgement. 6 A fools lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows. 7 A fools mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body. 9 He who is slothful in his work is a brother to him who is a great destroyer. 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. 11 The rich mans wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his own esteem. 12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility. 13 He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit? 15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. If someone wanted to conduct a research study project at your home, would you participate if you knew that your every syllable would be recorded and analyzed? What would the study reveal? Proverbs 18 offers insight about some unwise speech patterns. The written notes that foolish people express their own opinion instead of trying to understand what others have to say(v.2). Does this characterize us? Do we sometimes provoke fights with our words(v.7), or speak impulsively and answer a matter[hearing] it?(v.13). We need to home students of our speach. With Gods help we can identify and transformed destruction dialogue into words of encouragement that are good for necessary edification and that impart grace to the hearers(Ephesians 4:29). Take my voice and let me sing Always, only, for my King; Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages for Thee. Our words have the power to build up or tear down.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:13:33 +0000
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