Timely Words
You may have heard the adage "Timing is everything." According to the Bible, good timing applies to our words and speech too. Think of a time when God used you to bring a timely word to refresh someone, or when you wanted to speak, but it was wiser for you to remain silent.
The Bible says that there is an appropriate time to speak. Solomon compared properly timed and well-spoken words with golden apples in a silver setting-beautiful, valuable, and carefully crafted (Proverbs 25:11-12). Knowing the right time to speak is beneficial for both the speaker and hearer, whether they are words of love, encouragement, or rebuke.
Keeping silent also has its place and time. When tempted to deride belittle, or slander a neighbor. Solomon said that it is wise to hold our tongue, recognizing the appropriate time for silence. When talkativeness or anger tempts us to sin against God or another human being, resistance comes by being slow to speak (James 1:19).
It is often hard to know what to say and when to say it. The Spirit will help us to be discerning. He will help us use the right words at the right time and in the right manner, for the god of others and for His honor. Time words are works of art.
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