Title: Words from the wise man's mouth
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"The words of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool swallow him up" (Ecclesiastes 10:12)
“Do not speak in the ear of a fool, for he will despise your wisdom” (Proverbs 23:9).
What should a wise person say?
First, you should say words of encouragement and comfort.
Long ago, in a factory in Naples, Italy, there was a boy who dreamed of becoming a great singer. When he barely took his first lesson in a difficult life, the teacher said to him, “You have no qualifications as a singer. Your voice is like the sound of the wind from a shutter.” The boy fell into great disappointment. But the boy's mother hugged her disappointed son tightly and said: “Son! You can do it. Don't be disappointed. This mother will do everything she can to help you become a great singer.” The boy sang hard with his mother's encouragement. This boy is the world-famous vocalist ‘Inrico Caruso’.
Wise lips point to wise words. There is nothing more valuable to seek than to solve a problem for a person in pain, to give a word of comfort to a person who is grieving, to say a word of encouragement to a person in distress, or to give a cool answer to a person who is struggling. Therefore, wise words are a more precious treasure than jewels, and those who speak wise words are 'a jewel-like person' who is respected by all people.
"There is gold and many pearls in the world; but wise lips are more precious." (Proverbs 20:15)
Second, you have to say something witty and nice to listen to.
There was a concert in an American theater, and just as the curtain was about to open, the manager found an old woman in a big hat sitting in the middle of the audience. The manager waited impatiently for him to take off his hat, then ran out of time, so he picked up the microphone and spoke wisely.
“In our theatre, we allow older adults to wear hats.” It is said that before the words could be finished, the old woman took off her hat. If you compare the words "Please take off your grandmother's hat" and what the manager said, how much different is it? If possible, the effect of the words will be maximized if you make them witty with words that are pleasant to listen to.
“The words of the mouth of a man of understanding are like deep waters, and the fountains of wisdom are like flowing streams” (Proverbs 18:4).
Third, we must say something that will be a lesson for us in the future.
A great landowner in ancient Greece died and left a will to his two sons. "I buried gold bars in the field. If you want to live well, dig them out." After the father's death, the two sons dig hard every day, believing that everything would be solved if they found gold bars. Quite a few days passed in the meantime, but to my disappointment, my father's ingots did not appear. So I stopped excavating. However, the land that had been dug up over time had arrived, so we decided to plant grain instead of excavating there. Soon it was the harvest season. When the grains formed into gold and the waves were waving, the two brothers, who did not like to work and ate and played, realized. "Ah! These fields of gold are gold bars," the brothers exclaimed. "Your father's wise will has made us great workers and has given us a treasure we can earn every year!" It is indeed the counsel of a wise father.
“They speak rashly like the stabs of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is like medicine” (Proverbs 12:18).
Fourth, we must speak of faith and gratitude.
It happened while I was having breakfast in New York, USA. I was eating oatmeal with a customer and suddenly the customer said to me, "Isn't oatmeal so delicious?" said. I was eating well, and the moment I heard that, I suddenly felt that the oatmeal was tasteless, so I put my fork away. If I had said that oatmeal was very tasty, I would have enjoyed it very much, but one word that the customer inadvertently uttered made me lose my appetite.
The silkworm builds a house with the thread from its mouth. Likewise, people manage their lives with the words that come out of their mouths. Proverbs 25:11 says, “A word appropriate for its time is apples of gold in engraved plates of silver.” People who have received grace always say thanks when they open their mouths. Because Paul was in grace, he ended his life with gratitude even in prison, in the midst of storms, and on the brink of death. Let us always start our day with a language of faith and gratitude.
“There is no need for filthiness, foolish speech, or slanderous words; turn and speak words of thanksgiving” (Ephesians 5:4).
Fifth, you need to give praise.
"You are such a helpless child. Except for one good thing."
"Teacher, don't lie. What's the good thing about me?"
"Won't the school baseball team be in a lot of trouble without you? So, try your best."
For Babe, who was not welcomed wherever he went, these words from Mr. Messiah put an end to his wanderings. Babe found greater happiness in her ability to play baseball and being able to please someone and be meaningful. After graduating from school and retiring as a player for the Baltimore Orioles, he became a major player with 714 home runs and never forgot his gratitude to Mr. Messiah.
“The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tried with praise” (Proverbs 27:21).
An institution surveyed hundreds of men. I asked men when is the best time to live in their lives. Then I answered that the most exciting and happiest time of my life is when I receive the approval and praise of my wife. The second time is when things are going well at work and they are getting recognition and praise from colleagues and bosses. Praise excites, delights, and delights people.
“A man is praised for his wisdom, but a perverse man is despised” (Proverbs 12:8).
Sixth, we must speak words that edify and bring happiness to others.
What a wonderful blessing it would be if someone could be happy because of me. If someone can be happy because of every word I say, because of the little gift I have given, and because of the little kindness I have given, then we have a meaning to live on this earth.
Words serve as a bridge between our hearts and minds. A kind greeting can start the day wonderfully. It's short, but these words make us happy.
"I love you" "Thank you" "I'm sorry" "Good job" "I'll pray for you" "You're always reliable" "You'll be fine" "It's great to have you by my side" "Be strong" "Don't lose your courage" "Don't worry do not"
Benjamin Franklin said this.
"The secret to success lies in revealing the strengths of others without gossiping." You don't know how important every word we say is. The words a person uses speaks of that person's life.
Today, let's talk about something that makes people around us happy. When the people around us are happy, we are even happier.
Words have a life force that makes people happy or unhappy, kills or saves. Therefore, I hope you will be happy people by using the words of blessing that catch happiness.
Ephesians 4:29 says, “Let no unclean word come out of your mouth, but only as it is useful for edification, speaking good words, that it may give grace to those who hear it.” Unclean words do no good; words of wisdom and graciousness bring joy and benefit to faith. I pray that our homes, schools, and churches will overflow with wise and gracious words, such as medicines that build up, keep each other healthy, and heal each other.
* Prayer: Lord, who created the heavens and the earth with your Word, please help us to build up our homes, schools, and churches in a healthy and strong manner with gracious words like medicine from the tongue of the wise. The word of God has life. Let me speak pure words from heaven, words of comfort and courage, words of love, words of blessing, words of grace. When speaking with others, grant me a broad heart to listen to the end without intercepting them, and my lips to speak boldly and wisely at the right time. Give me the grace to use the tongue that God has given me wisely. I pray in Jesus name. Amen.