Three distinct thoughts come out of Proverbs 12 about good sense, and the first from out of v.8 is that it is worthy of praise or as the original puts it – to be commended. How much different life would be if we as human beings would do just that. We need to speak up to sensible people when something sensible is orchestrated by them. Too often, servants of God get discouraged because they never get identified as having done something commendable, and I can assure you that they will not get a swelled head of pride if something is spoken in a positive way about them. The second thought takes another step and declares that sensible people listen to advice. (v. 15) The art of listening these days becomes of great significance when we realize how much wisdom is needed to operate in our modern world. An old man in ministry sat on a certain board and would never say a word until there was an impasse, and then he would speak a “word of wisdom” directly from the heart of God breaking the impasse immediately. I am sure many of you have seen this in action multitudes of times. The final sensibility has to do with keeping a certain amount of information “up your sleeve” to be brought into action at the right time. (v. 23) Many people just dump out everything, but we need to be exercised in discernment, which also goes back to the necessity for listening carefully in every context. Have a glorious Lord ’s Day further.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 05:47:43 +0000
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