Too Many Words

A while ago we read a proverb in Sunday school that for some reason has stuck with me for awhile. I guess its mainly because its something I feel like I struggle with and maybe others do too. Recently I have thought about the verse more and how if I head what it says I may get closer to being who I want to be.

Proverbs 17:27-28
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
Often times I know that there are things I say that I shouldn't have. I say things when I think of them unless I somehow have the mind to think enough to stop my tongue. This proverb also makes me think about how if I talked less I would be seen as if I was wise. If I didn't say too much, if I didn't voice my opinions so much, if I didn't have the nerve to say what I write on this blog would people think I'm more wise? When do we say something and when do we be silent? When is too much too much?

Now I don't mean to hate or attack those of whom argue or post unimportant or useless stuff on the Internet. However, whether it be on YouTube, twitter, Facebook, or whatever I think we have the tendency to say things we shouldn't. We want to say what we think and want others to think like we do, but is what we think good to say? Does what we think have wisdom in it? The second question is should others think like we do? If we think that others should think like we do because our way is best that is quite conceited if I may say so.

Like the proverb says, one with knowledge is careful of what he says and even if you are one who doesn't always say the best things if you learn to hold your tongue you will be thought of as wise. We should be careful of what we say, where, and when we do because the profound implications of our words can hold or take our reputation for knowledge, wisdom, or respect.