Because We Tend to Overvalue Our own Opinions
Proverbs 18:2—“A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinion.”
Proverbs 30:5-6—“God’s word is flawless and a shield—do not add to it or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.”
Theresa Capistrant declared her good confession and got baptized last Wednesday!
Because We Speak Before Thinking
Proverbs 10:21—“The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment.”
Proverbs 10:32—“The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.”
Proverbs 12:23—“A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.”
Proverbs 13:16—“Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.”
Proverbs 14:8—“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.”
Proverbs 14:15—“A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.”
Proverbs 15:23—“A man finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word.”
Proverbs 16:23—“A wise man’s heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.”
Proverbs 17:28—“Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.”
Proverbs 18:4—“The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.”
Proverbs 18:13—“He who answers before listening—that is his folly and his shame.”
Proverbs 21:29—“A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways.” (more…)
