Proverbs 17

I thought I was going to make it through this whole chapter of Proverbs without anything slapping me in the face. Boy was I wrong.

"Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent and discerning if he holds his tongue"

I am writing this from a gathering of Executive Pastors. I have had this role for 12.4 months. I am going to be surrounded today by people who know so much more than I do. I already a few who have been Executive Pastors as long as I've been out of college. I should probably sit quietly, listen, and learn.

But I love to be the center of attention. I guess according to Proverbs 17:28 that would make me a fool today. Many of us struggle with the idea of silence. We have all met a handle full of people who are quiet and listen- and we universally love those people. We respect the man or woman who can implement this passage of scripture into their lives. Especially the women! Haha just a joke.

If we respect those who are silent and hold their tongue, then why don't we do that as well? I want to be wise today- so I will try to talk less and listen more so that maybe even this fool will be thought wise.