Comments on: You Talk Too Much!

By: Greg

Greg — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:40:41 +0000

Amen.

By: Chad

Chad — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:03:11 +0000

Excellent advice.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:23:11 +0000

Unless our words leave an imprint of love on the listener, there is little point in opening our mouths.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:28:31 +0000

I had an experience this week where I was speaking too much. I knew I should stop, but didn't. Ever have those times when the Holy Spirit is telling you to stop and the flesh is a little too strong? Well, I have been beating myself up for it ever since. I decided to check the Key Life website for some teachings on this. Well, low and behold the teaching today was "You Talk Too Much." I am fighting back the tears of repentence and God makes me laugh. Not saying I can go ahead, but telling me don't beat yourself up…just change. So, before I do it again, I will stop talking!

By: Grimke

Grimke — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:45:31 +0000

I've been reading the above with a wry smile, knowing full well that I also come in the unwelcome category of those use their mouths much more than their ears. Consequently often we don't listen and learn from others. For example, today on the phone, I caught myself interrupting the other person who was trying to explain something, and I had to apologize, saying I hadn't been listening and so didn't catch what was said and could they repeat it. I believe this is a throwback from the time when I felt insecure (perhaps I still do!) and therefore hated conflict and so sought to win over the other person by force of argument instead of the demonstration of my own character,and leaving the other person free to choose their response and know I would not be offended if they held a view I disagreed with. Rather I would seek to affirm them as people. I would say that God's love towards us is because we are made in his image. Whether the other peson believed that or not made no odds!

By: AbbyLadybug

AbbyLadybug — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:32:41 +0000

Oops! I mentioned the Fruit(s) of the Spirit, and only mentioned two. How could I possibly leave out SELF-CONTROL?!!
"Add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge SELF-CONTROL (or self-discipline), to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness" (2 Peter 1:5-6).
A big blessing to me this week: "Becoming a Woman of Purpose" (by Cynthia Heald) Bible study. Waiting upon The LORD was something we discussed as being active rather than passive, and how it is sometimes best done silently (e.g., King David).
Again, thank You God for Your patience, Your long-suffering, and Your faithfulness!

By: dorsey

dorsey — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:25:30 +0000

I think the unintended benefits of pipe-smoking and whiskey-sipping are that they keep the mouth occupied.
; )

By: Fran

Fran — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:27:43 +0000

"Another reason I talk too much is that I'm constantly trying to justify myself, what I say, what I've written or what I do. I have this belief that if I can just say it right and keep saying it, people will understand and love me."

Oh, man, that is so me, my problem. I'm just sure if someone doesn't like my opinion, they must have misunderstood, so I re-offend by trying to explain it over and over again.

Maybe that need to justify/defend yourself is also part of the syndrome of the adult child of an alcoholic, or maybe it's just basic human nature.

Thanks for the insights.

By: Jim Lee

Jim Lee — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:26:41 +0000

That was very good, Steve.

By: AbbyLadybug

AbbyLadybug — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:37:24 +0000

Jesus was quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
And we are commanded to be Christ-like.
I am learning that having an opinionated foam-at-the-mouth type personality, I need to slow down, pause, think a few (dozen) times, and then ask a wise question, rather than clobber someone over the head (with the gospel, or whatever). Then, I need to listen, listen, and more good listen!
All of the Fruit(s) of the Spirit are important, but gentleness and peace seem to be especially important here.
My prayer calendar this morning read: "Gentleness is a humble meekness that is calm, soothing, peaceful, and easy to be around. Being considerate of the feelings and needs of others by exhibiting gentleness shows you are responding to the Spirit of God and what has been planted in you has taken root. Pray that you can be as gentle and meek as Jesus (2 Cor. 10:1).
Thank God for His faithfulness and longsuffering!

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:54:07 +0000

My friend sent this to me today. I really enjoyed reading it because it fit with right where she and I are at right now.