ECCLESIASTES 12:9\u201312<\/b><\/p>\n
The Preacher sought to find acceptable words<\/i><\/p>\n
(Eccl. 12:10)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
In Jesus\u2019s parable of the talents, the master praises two of his servants for putting their talents to good use. The writer of Ecclesiastes proved himself wise by using his own talents profitably. He did not keep his wisdom to himself, but he imparted it to others. \u201cAs the widow\u2019s oil increased, not in the vessel, but by pouring out\u2014and as the barley-bread in the Gospel multiplied, not in the whole loaf, but by breaking and distributing\u2014and as the grain brings increase, not when it lies on a heap in the garner, but by scattering upon the land; so are spiritual graces best improved, not by keeping them together, but by distributing them abroad,\u201d Bishop Sanderson wrote. May each of us follow the Preacher\u2019s example and use our gifts for others, and so, bring glory to God.<\/p>\n
The writer of Ecclesiastes did not flippantly spin out worldly wisdom, but he pondered and considered carefully what he should write: \u201cHe pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.\u201d He searched for just the right words to communicate difficult truths. \u201cTo seek to be acceptable is by no means inconsistent with faithfulness,\u201d Bridges wrote. \u201cChristian consideration directs us carefully to distribute unpalatable truth in all the sweetness of persuasion and sympathy. We have the Preacher\u2019s warrant for this.\u201d Whether we be teaching in the church or engaging in everyday conversation, our words should be carefully chosen to convey God\u2019s truth. Our words should be upright, faithful to God\u2019s revelation.<\/p>\n
The Preacher\u2019s words were upright and true because they came from God Himself. The passages we have been studying are not collections of human musings\u2014they are divine revelation. \u201cThey are God\u2019s words, and they come from Him,\u201d Bridges wrote. \u201cThey are not therefore only partly inspired\u2014and therefore only partly the Word of God. But it is the Shepherd breathing His own mind in the mind of His several penmen; thus preserving the Revelation contained therein from all possibility of error;\u2014and bringing out for our repose an unfaltering testimony of an infallible appeal.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Preacher\u2019s words are wise, faithfully imparted, carefully considered, and given from God Himself. Do not take the teaching of Scripture lightly, but ponder it, apply it, and impart it to others.<\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
Isaiah 13\u201315<\/p>\n
Galatians 6<\/p>\n
Read Colossians 4:2\u20136. Memorize verse 6. Before you speak today, ask yourself whether your words are \u201cfull of grace, seasoned with salt.\u201d This does not mean you avoid controversy, but even in the midst of a dispute you speak with honor, respect, and grace. Today, think about what it means to speak with \u201cgrace.\u201d<\/p>\n
For further study: Prov. 16:25; 25:11 \u2022 2 Tim. 1:13\u201318 \u2022 Titus 2 \u2022 James 3:1\u201312<\/i><\/p>\n
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