Hush My Mouth

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. (Proverbs 17:28)

I don’t always know I’m looking at a fool…but I always know when I’m listening to one. When a fool begins to talk, the subject of discussion is usually focused on himself. Because a fool doesn’t think that anyone knows more about him than him, it’s hard to convince him that there is any opinion that matters more. Because the fool says in his heart there is no God, his words convict him of his own foolishness. By his own admission, he’s a fool. But let him keep quiet and some will consider him wise. Some days I act like a fool…I act as if God is not influencing my life. When I speak as though God is not listening, I’m acting as though God’s not watching and my folly is screaming out loud enough for everyone to hear! So what’s the wisest course of action? As they say in the South…Well, hush my mouth!