Friends,
These days, it seems as though the only people who have any chance of being heard are the most obnoxious, sarcastic and insulting of the lot. One need to simply observe the politics of the last 5 years to see the damage this kind of living can do. Good and honorable people have had their names horribly tarnished by outlandish accusations. Entertainers and athletes seem to have more credibility than our leaders.
Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard
Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 [NKJV]
Truly, this is nothing new. Perhaps it seems more prevalent with the plethora of communication channels we now have. And of course, information - truthful and otherwise - now travels at incomprehensible speeds.
Even so, do we not have a responsibility to truly and patiently listen to what is being said? Shouldn't we at least attempt to understand the full consequences of our words, our decisions and our actions? Do we not owe it to ourselves and our children to consider whether we are actually fulfilling God's commands?
The LORD does not shout. He does not hit His people over the head with blunt objects. Yet He speaks. He is speaking to you and to me.
Stop.
Listen.
Be encouraged, Jose
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