People With Tact Have Less to Retract

People With Tact Have Less to Retract

The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

Proverbs 15:28 NIV

Birds sing . . . and never have to apologize for their songs. Dogs bark and kittens meow . . . and never have to say, “I’m sorry for what I just said.” Lions roar and hyenas howl . . . but they never have to retract their statements as being untrue.

The fact is, the members of the animal kingdom are themselves, and they’re true in their expression of what they were created to be.



Many times, we human beings find ourselves embarrassed at our own words, feeling apologetic, caught in an awkward moment, or recognizing we’ve spoken the wrong words at the wrong time, because we’ve begun evaluating the performance of others and develop a critical attitude.

The bluejay doesn’t criticize the robin. The kitten doesn’t make snide remarks about the puppy. The lion doesn’t ridicule the hyena. In like manner, we shouldn’t put down others whom we can never fully understand, never fully appreciate, or never fully imitate.

So, my friend, let me encourage you to stick to singing your own song today. Appreciate the uniqueness of those around you. You’ll really avoid putting your foot in your mouth if you do!

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Called to know the Way, go the Way, and show you the Way,

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