There are so many brilliant thoughts in today's reading, but the first line really got my attention!
"As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut. It is evil to make mindless offerings to God. Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few." - Ecclesiastes 5:1-2
How often do we get this wrong? We keep our ears closed and open our mouths, instead of the other way around? It should be 'EARS OPEN and MOUTHS SHUT!"
Solomon seems to have made a special mention of our attitudes in worship. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that we treat God as we treat others - we keep talking all the time and don't pause to listen to His voice.
- "Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk." -Doug Larson.
What does is mean for us to "let our words be few?"
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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