Great, appropriate comments. Blessings!A good cup of coffee helps too.
The Proverbs are full of wisdom. Dwelling on God's word in study and meditation helps prepare us for edifying conversation (conversation that builds up another). Speaking without knowledge or proper understanding is very unwise, but not uncommon.
There are so many situations where we should give thought before speaking. When in a conversation that thought includes active listening. Meeting strangers it includes coming to know them and possibly sharing what little you might know of them. In public speaking, giving thought means learning the art of public speaking and preparing notes (all of which take thought).
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Thank you for your comment. I have not given Proverbs enough of my time and consideration.I love to meditate on the Proverbs. Like so much of the Bible, you can read and reread it and there is always something new to learn.
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Your Proverbs 18:22 quote is an excellent one.
I am blessed to have such a wife as described in that verse.
I agree with your logic. My previous wife had died several years earlier. Later I remarried to a wonderful Christian lady. She and I had known each other for many years, and have been believers in Christ for many, many years. As our pastor says..."God is good - all the time; all the time - God is good."I think many more of have, they just don't realize it yet. Married life is not always a bed of roses. We all have flaws and coming to know the flaws sooner rather than later is helpful.
It's sad when people rush to get married before they really have a chance to know even a few of the flaws.
Thought should be given to more than speaking. Involving God from the beginning is of great importance.
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