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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Tuesday; February 26, 2008

 

          Have you ever tried to carry on a conversation with someone who thought they  knew it all; but, didn’t have a clue?  I’m sure that the answer is “yes”; but, here is another, more important question … have we have been the one in the conversation that knew it all, but were clueless?  Often, it easy to see this flaw in someone else; but, can we recognize it in ourselves? 

          For decades we have been cautioned, “It is better to remain silent and thought a fool than to open our mouths and remove all doubt”.  While the origin of this quote might remain a mystery; it’s counsel is legendary.  Thousands of years before this adage, Solomon noted, “A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own mind.” (Proverbs 18:2).  

          Are we looking for the most out of life?  Maybe the best way to obtain it is to watch quietly rather than continually offering commentary.  With our eyes open and our mouths closed, we are bound to learn more and embarrass ourselves less.

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

 

 

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