Day 315 - Ecclesiastes Thursday (chapters 5-6)
“Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.” (Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 ESV)
What were we taught as children? “Think before you speak.” That is what Solomon is getting at here, and much more. In addition to the warning to not speak foolishly, he counsels us to listen to God, and I might add, to others too.
Solomon’s conclusion is that we are to listen to God more and speak less. That is some pretty sound advice for getting along with others and for honoring God.
Heavenly Father, may my words be few, and may what I say bring honor to you and benefit others. Above all, may I listen well to all that You would teach me in Your precious Word. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
The following link is to the 52 Week Reading Plan Bible upon which these devotions are based. http://www.bible-reading.com/bible-plan.pdf
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