Today I encountered two quotations that have directed my thoughts. With the excessive commentary about the Don Imus incident, Duke rugby team charges and Virginia Tech murders, this Quaker saying seems appropriate to consider: "Do not speak unless you can improve upon the silence."
As we focus on environmental issues, there are so many things to consider. Perhaps these words of Martin Luther share the most important truth: "God writes the Gospel, not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars."
May we live in God's grace as we struggle to understand headlines and commentaries.
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As a pastor, it is difficult to honor the first admonition. Perhaps, though, it is especially apt for a pastor. If what we say from the pulpit does not honor this saying, then we should be silent.
If we honored the first admonition, silence might reign... maybe then we could hear.
Just like "Tarbaby", I ain't said nuttin'.
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