In the Multitude of Words
Pastor Daniel Holstege applies Proverbs 10:19 to contemporary Christian life, exhorting readers to restrain their words and guard their tongues in an age of polarization and emotional reactivity. He identifies various contexts—social media, conversations, church assemblies—where believers are prone to multiply words sinfully, and calls for prayerful reflection before speaking as a remedy rooted in awareness of human depravity.
"In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise" (Prov. 10:19). I would like to "minister to the saints" in this article by calling your attention to this proverb that shows us the wisdom of God for our lives when it comes to our use of words. When we pour out a multitude of words without restraining ourselves, there is no lack of sin in what we say or write. I believe we all need to hear this. We seem to live in a time of increasing polarization,...
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