Sunday, August 18 The man of true discernment remains silent.​—Prov. 11:12.

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Sunday, August 18

The man of true discernment remains silent.—Prov. 11:12.

 

Discernment will help a Christian to distinguish between “a time to be silent and a time to speak.” (Eccl. 3:7) “Speech is silver, but silence is golden” is a common expression in some cultures. In other words, there are times when it is better to keep quiet than to speak. Consider an example. One experienced elder is often asked to help other congregations with their challenging problems. Commenting on this, a fellow elder said, “He is always careful never to share sensitive information about other congregations.” The elder’s discernment has earned him the respect of the brothers with whom he serves on the body of elders. They are certain that he will not reveal their confidential matters to others. Honesty is another element of trust. We trust an honest person because we know that he will always speak the truth.—Eph. 4:25; Heb. 13:18. w22.09 12 ¶14-15

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