Verse of the Day 7/23
Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Just about everyone is aware that this is an election year for Congress and the President which means that we will be hearing more and more speeches. When any event happens, politicians are quick to jump on it to put there spin on it for political gain. The English Standard Version for today's verse begins with "be not rash" with your mouth. Rash promises and arguments are those given without much thought being given to the consequences or often the "truth" to the matter at hand, often said in anger. Promises are made that would add trillions of dollars to the budget and have virtually no chance of occurring, but they sound good at the moment and may swing someones opinion and garner a few votes.
When we stand before God, there is no fooling Him. The One who holds the future knows the past and sees the future. He knows what is going on and when we come to Him and seek His guidance and direction, our words should be well chosen and honoring to Him.
How much better off would politicians be if they "guarded their steps" and their words? How about us? The New Testament book of James has some good advice which go along with the words of King Solomon:
James 1:19-20 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. English Standard Version (ESV)
Let us choose our words carefully, especially when we are talking to God in prayer.
-- In Christ, Mike Folllow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace. NIV
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 English Standard Version (ESV)
Fear God
5 [a] Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. 2 [b] Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few. 3 For a dream comes with much business, and a fool's voice with many words.
4 When you vow a vow to God, do not delay paying it, for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you vow. 5 It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay. 6 Let not your mouth lead you[c] into sin, and do not say before the messenger[d] that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your voice and destroy the work of your hands? 7 For when dreams increase and words grow many, there is vanity;[e] but[f] God is the one you must fear.
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