When It Is Better to Just Shut Up
Job 40:1-5
“Be careful what you say and when you say it.”
- Job’s faith was so solid it took more than a small trial to rock him. His pride was so deep it took more than a small trial to reveal it.
- God’s will is bigger than your convenience and luxury.
- Your faith is increased in trials and temptations. (James 1:2-5)
- You can trust God. (Ecclesiastes 3:7)
- There are times we must stay quiet and let God work.
- FIVE TIMES WHEN IT IS BETTER NOT TO SAY ANYTHING:
- When you do not know the whole story. (Proverbs 18:13)
- When you would offend the faith of others. (Psalms 73:13-16)
- When you are tempted to complain. (I Corinthians 10:5-10, Philippians 2:13-15)
- When you are judging others while having a beam in your own eye. (Matthew 7:1-5)
- When your speech has no grace or salt. (Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 4:6)
