Too much talk

Ever tell a lie? C'mon, you can admit it. The very best of us have, at times, been less than truthful. Why? Because we want to keep ourselves out of trouble, we want to make ourselves look "good", we think we can avoid conflict, or we are trying to pull the wool over someone's eyes. There are lots of reasons that we lie but none are really justified.

So, when do we lie? It is when we begin talking too much. We will begin with our story, which is simple and true but to make it a little more appealing, a little more interesting, we "embellish" just a little. Once we see interest, we "embellish" even more. So, the more we talk, the more we might find ourselves stretching the truth. Politicians come to mind for me.

Today's word is Proverbs 10:19, NLT, which reads, "Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut."

If I could stick to simple, short statements, I would probably find myself with less temptation to embellish. I pride myself in being a "just the facts" type of guy but I, like others, can find myself trying too hard to make things interesting. And, the more I talk, the greater the urge to do so.

The next time you find yourself in a place, a situation, where it seems that more talk is the answer, keep in mind today's verse, "Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut."

Be Blessed,
Mickey T