S3E191 – Proverbs 10: Knowing When To Be Quiet

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Podcast Introduction

Today we’ll read Proverbs 10. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “Knowing When To Be Quiet.”

Comments on Proverbs 10

There were a lot of topics in this chapter, weren’t there? Where to focus for today?

How about this. One thought that comes up repeatedly for me is that a wise person knows that no matter how much he knows, there is still a lot he does not know. And a foolish person thinks he knows it all. 

1 Corinthians 8:2 says, “Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn’t really know very much.”

Have you ever seen the old TV show, Cheers? There’s a character on the show who is a mail carrier. His name is Cliff Clavin? He’s one of those guys that you often see in a group situation that always acts like an expert about whatever subject comes up in conversation. He puffs up his chest and says, “Oh yeah. Let me tell you about that…” And then he goes on to demonstrate that he really doesn’t know anything about it. Cliff Clavin was a fool.

And then on another TV show there is a character that demonstrates wisdom.. It’s the Jesse Stone TV movies that starred Tom Selleck. In that show he plays a small town chief of police. He has many personal problems, but he does demonstrate the characteristic of knowing when to keep quiet. In one scene the town council, the group to whom he is accountable, is not happy with the way he is handling a particular crime investigation. To their questions, he responds with primarily one word answers.

The wise person doesn’t feel the need to demonstrate how smart he is. The foolish person is too stupid to know when to shut up. 

I think I’ll shut up now. 

Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 10 GNT

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Steve Webb 0:00
There’s still a lot he doesn’t know

Steve Webb 0:09
This is the Lifespring family Audio Bible coming to you from Riverside, California and podcasting since 2004. I’m your OG God casters. Steve Webb, welcome. It’s great to see you today. I reading today’s proverbs 10 I have some thoughts of course afterwards, and I’m calling today’s episode knowing when to be quiet. The show notes page for today’s episode is Lifespring media.com/s 12 V. 190. Let’s begin.

Steve Webb 0:39
Proverbs chapter 10.

Steve Webb 0:42
These are Solomon’s proverbs. Why his children make their fathers proud of them. foolish ones bring their mother’s grief. Wealth you get by dishonesty will do you no good, but honesty can save your life. The Lord will not let good people go hungry, but he will keep the wicked from getting what they want. being lazy will make you poor, but hard work will make you rich. A sensible person gathers the crops when they are ready. It is a disgrace to sleep through the time of harvest. Good people will receive blessings. The words of the wicked hide a violent nature. Good people will be remembered as a blessing. But the wicked will soon be forgotten. Sensible people accept good advice. People who talk foolishly will come to ruin. Honest people are safe and secure, but the dishonest will be caught. Someone who holds back the truth causes trouble. But one who openly criticizes works for peace. A good person’s words are a fountain of life, but a wicked person’s words hide a violent nature. Hate stirs up trouble. But love forgives all offenses. Intelligent people talk sense, but stupid people need to be punished. The wise get all the knowledge they can. But when fools speak trouble is not far off. Wealth protects the rich. Poverty destroys the poor. The reward for doing good is life. But sin leads only to more sin. People who listen when they’re corrected will live. But those who will not admit that they are wrong or endanger anyone who hides hatred is a liar. Anyone who spreads gossip is a fool. The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise you will keep quiet. A good person’s words are like pure silver, a wicked person’s ideas are worthless. A good person’s words will benefit many people, but you can kill yourself with stupidity. It is the Lord’s blessing that makes you wealthy, hard work can make you no richer. It is foolish to enjoy doing wrong. Intelligent people take pleasure in wisdom. The righteous will get what they want. But the wicked will get what they fear. Most storms come and the wicked are blown away. But honest people are always safe. Never get a lazy person to do something for you. He will be as irritating as vinegar on your teeth or smoke in your eyes. Obey the Lord and you will live longer. The wicked die before their time. The hopes of good people lead to joy. But wicked people can look forward to nothing. The Lord protects honest people but destroys those who do wrong. righteous people will always have security, but the wicked will not survive in the land. righteous people speak wisdom, but the tongue that speaks evil will be stopped. righteous people know the kind thing to say. But the wicked are always saying things that hurt. My goodness, there were a lot of topics in this chapter wasn’t there? Well, where should we focus? How about this? One thought that comes up repeatedly for me is that a wise person knows that no matter how much he knows, there’s still a lot he doesn’t know. And a foolish person thinks that he knows that all well. In first Corinthians eight two it says anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn’t really know very much. Have you ever seen the old TV show? Cheers. There’s a character on that show who’s a mail carrier. His name is Cliff Klavan. He’s one of those guys that you often see in a group situation that acts like an expert about whatever subject comes up in conversation. He puffs up his chest and he says, oh, yeah, well, let me tell you about that. And then he goes on to demonstrate that he really doesn’t know anything about it.

Cheers 4:46
I still say that Kennedy will be president someday. Maybe the next time politicians are I don’t think so. I’ve got a little theory about that. You see, if you go back in history and take every president, you’ll find that the numerical value of each letter and then the last name was equally divisible into the year in which they were elected. So who’s going to win clip? Reagan again? Mondale? No, not a chance. See, I figured it out. By my calculations. Next president has to be named. Yelnick McWawa.

Steve Webb 5:29
Thank you, Cliff. And then on another TV show, there’s a character that demonstrates wisdom. It’s the Jesse Stone series that used to be on TV and starred Tom Selleck. In that show, he plays a small town chief of police. He has a lot of personal problems, but he does demonstrate the characteristic of knowing when to keep quiet. In one scene, the town council, the group he’s accountable to is not happy with the way he’s handling a particular crime investigation. And they keep asking him about his progress on the case. Well to their questions, he responds with primarily one word answers, and then one of the councilman has a question for him.

Councilman 6:09
Don’t you talk?

Jesse Stone 6:11
Only when I have something to say.

Steve Webb 6:13
You see, the wise person doesn’t feel the need to demonstrate how smart he is. The Fool is too stupid to know when to shut up. So I think I’ll shut up now. I’d love to hear your comments at Lifespring media.com/s 12 e 190. Scroll to the bottom of the page and you’ll find a place to leave your comments are reading tomorrow is Ezekiel 25 through 30 Boost.

Steve Webb 6:47
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Steve Webb 7:37
On this date in church history, march 10 1880, English evangelist writer and missionary George Scott Railton along with seven women landed in New York City from London, and the inaugurated the first mission of the Salvation Army in the United States.

Steve Webb 8:03
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Steve Webb 9:23
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