Big Ears

(Pro 30:14 KJV)  There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

Personally I think we have too many people with the gift of mercy and not enough with the gift of discernment.  Part of that is because people lather on the mercy without the gift and then attack those who have discernment.  The other part is that discernment knows when to speak out and when to stay silent.  Discernment knows how to express itself to the “poor” (6041) and “needy” (34).  When someone is struggling in the mud you don’t jump on their shoulders.  You give them a hand and then help them wash.

We stand for righteousness.  We must never compromise.  We must speak truth.  Sometimes the tone of voice can destroy the message.  Sometimes refusing to listen can totally distort what the afflicted are saying.

So?  Stand tall but develop big ears to hear.  Truth spoken gently can sometimes be more powerful than a loud voice.