Day #35: In The Words Of Abe Lincoln

So Job opens his mouth with empty talk;
without knowledge he multiplies words.
~Job 35:16

Elihu is giving Job the smack-down!! Elihu may be young, but he is speaking words of truth. Elihu has a problem with Job's words and thoughts, so he is standing up for what he knows and believes.

Abraham Lincoln said it is 'Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt'. Job did not choose to remain silent and made a fool out of himself. Job doesn't seem to be getting that he isn't as important as he thinks.

I've made a fool out of myself before. I've thought I knew what I was talking about, but didn't. There have been times where I have spoken out when I should have remained silent. If I want to avoid smack-downs, maybe I should make sure I know what I'm talking about first!

God, please give me wisdom. Help me know when to speak and when to remain silent.


Photo #35: In the words of Abe Lincoln. (^^She has got to be the cutest little girl in the world! =])