Words are very powerful tools. However, a lack of words can be even more powerful.
"He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit." Proverbs 17:27, Amplified
This man of knowledge spares his words unlike the fool who releases a verbal assault on all who have ears. Now a man of Knowledge and understanding has the know how and the words to explain how, so why would he spare his words? He is a direct opposite to "Where there are many words sin is not lacking." (Proverbs 10:19, NKJV) The man of knowledge and understanding can (and does) use his words to impart knowledge upon others, however, he knows when to keep his words to himself.
"Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; when he closes his lips he is esteemed a man of understanding." Proverbs 17:28, Amplified
Even the foolish man can seem to be wise is he too holds his tongue. It is amazing how much we seem to think that words will take us places but the Bible encourages differently. So this now raises the question of the spreading of the Gospel. Jesus used many words to spread the Gospel as well as Peter and Paul. In their defense, they had focus in their speech and a purpose for their conversation. What these two verses are focusing in on this morning is idle chatter and verbal vomit. The Bible encourages us to have a purpose driven conversation, not communication riddled with course jesting and foolishness. I will be the first to tell you that I fall dreadfully short of these expectations. My conversation needs more focus and purpose at times.
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