By Balanced communities always have the talkers and the listeners. Some talk so much everyone wishes they’d keep quiet for once; others are so intent on listening that not one has yet been able to gain some wisdom and knowledge from them. This devotional is for the first group. You talk
How to talk more
Some are talkers—to a fault. Others are listeners—to a fault. Every so often you might find yourself talking with someone who listens with great attentiveness. Every lull in the conversation is broken by a mere five-word question from the listener prompting you to talk even more. When you try the
When to answer a critic, and when to walk away
The wisdom of the book of Proverbs is unparalleled. A simple placing of two apparently contradicting statements contain more practical guidance for this life than the best of life orientation lectures. Proverbs 26:4-5 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool
True faith makes a difference (Part 3)
In chapter three of the letter by James, he affirms the difference that true faith will make to those who love to speak. Teachers of the faith will employ their tongues very differently to how they had before salvation – especially so in the moment of teaching, but also in
A Quick Checklist of Godliness
Ready for work, dressed, teeth brushed, hair done, lunch packed – Checklists! Be they mental habits or studiously marked on an app, checklists keep us from becoming the common fool. Scripture is filled with lists to keep our souls from common sins. Titus 3:1-2 has a brief checklist of godliness