Know When To Hold 'em
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 11:12
Solomon highlights the challenges to those not wise in maintaining a peaceful relationship with his neighbor. For the wise, it is simple to hold their peace and not create disturbances with their neighbors. Simply put, if you want peace, you must hold your peace. As my Dad used to say, "Free advice is valued for what it costs." Those who receive the unsolicited advice normally don't desire it nor value it. As a result, it causes tenion with no positive effects.
There are times when I feel so unwise - for it is sometimes too difficult for me not to speak my mind. I get agitated with the situation and pop off a remark that results in strained relationships, regret and akward situations. As I study the verse above, I recognize the source of my problems - I allow my frustrations to overload my mouth because I fail to maintain peace within. When we are at peace with God, no earthly issue can cause us to become agitated.
So, if I will retain His peace within me, I will not become agitated and will be able to refrain from saying things that I will regret later. Have you mastered the ability to "hold your peace"? If not, seek the One that provides a peace that exceeds all undestanding. He freely gives it to all that seek Him!
Proverbs 11:12
Solomon highlights the challenges to those not wise in maintaining a peaceful relationship with his neighbor. For the wise, it is simple to hold their peace and not create disturbances with their neighbors. Simply put, if you want peace, you must hold your peace. As my Dad used to say, "Free advice is valued for what it costs." Those who receive the unsolicited advice normally don't desire it nor value it. As a result, it causes tenion with no positive effects.
There are times when I feel so unwise - for it is sometimes too difficult for me not to speak my mind. I get agitated with the situation and pop off a remark that results in strained relationships, regret and akward situations. As I study the verse above, I recognize the source of my problems - I allow my frustrations to overload my mouth because I fail to maintain peace within. When we are at peace with God, no earthly issue can cause us to become agitated.
So, if I will retain His peace within me, I will not become agitated and will be able to refrain from saying things that I will regret later. Have you mastered the ability to "hold your peace"? If not, seek the One that provides a peace that exceeds all undestanding. He freely gives it to all that seek Him!
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