a wise tongue

Reckless words pierce like a sword,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:18

This makes me think about the woman at the well in John 4.

I know...we usually like to quote verse 24, but I am reminded of verses 15-18.

Now, most of us, if we said something like that, would have pierced this woman.

But Jesus had the tongue of the wise. He did not just blurt that out.

He showed her his love for people first. Then, He let HER say it.

There is a way to convince people of their sin without calling them sinners.

Notice, also, in verse 12 that she asked Jesus a question which He could have easily and truthfully answered "Yes," but does much better than that. Jesus indeed had the tongue of the wise.

Let us follow Him!

The Lord bless you and show you His wisdom today!