Can We Talk And Talk And Talk?

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;

When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

Proverbs 17:28

I am a talker.  Sometimes I do not know when to shut up.  My foot is frequently in my mouth.  It took me a long time before I realized this about myself.  Then I began to understand the power of silence.  Silence sends a message because even when we are not talking we are communicating. 

This is not to say that when we see wrong doing that we should not speak up and defend the defenseless, but to say we need to  know when to stop talking and listen.

I will add that the ability to talk with people and take an interest in people goes a long way when it comes to taking the Gospel to the world.  While it would be nice if the world showed up at church and the pastor could do all the work that is not the way it works.  Even the Apostles had to go out and talk to people to get them to the point where they were interested in the Gospel message. 

So, if you are a talker like me, maybe you can talk a little less and if you are quiet maybe you can talk a little more, and we will see if we can fill up the Church with new faces for the New Year.