Silence versus Speech

Today’s Devotion from Our Daily Bread, reminds me of the verse in Ecclesiastes 3:7b “a time to be silent and a time to speak”

The quote at the end of the devotion passage “Silence can be valuable; don’t break it unless you can improve on it.” give me a guide when to remain silent or when to speak up.

There are places where we must speak up. Group Bible study is one of these places. Oftentimes, I find that people come to Bible study and behave like a phantom. Quietly they come and go, without any sharing. Even if they are called to share, it’s either a monosyllable or repeating what others have said. And I am not talking about newcomers into our Bible study group; they have been with us for a long time.

In a relationship, conversation is necessary. We open our lives to others and learn of what others are going through life. Blogging is one of those ways where we share our lives and our thoughts. However, I find that none of my so call “friends” really bother to share or blog about what they are going through in their lives. Often times, it is important to add a comment to others’ blog. It is about “giving” your thoughts after reading his post. I believe I have done my fair shares to those blogs that I have read. (Though none are from Bethany) How strong a community of faith is, is measured by the depth of its sharing. Although I am out of bound to the Living Water BSG and the Eden BSG, I think the ladies Bible Study groups should probably be stronger than the guys’. Only then can they pull together and do meaningful project like raising fund for the Haiti Crisis.

Silent does have its place though. Listen and reflect what others are saying. Listen to sermon and reflect deeply on them. When be falsely accused, it is best to remain silence. When we need to defend, Eph 4:15 applies – Speak, Truth, Love


Above all learn to be silent & listen to God. (will share about this in future)

PTL