A “through the bible” devotion from Ecclesiastes 10.
“A little bird told me…”
“The walls have ears…”
These little truths warn me to be careful what I say, even if I think I’m alone. I’ve been told that my voice carries. You never know who’s listening.
These truths come from scripture:
“Even in your thoughts, do not curse the king, nor in your bedroom curse the rich, for a bird of the air will carry your voice, or some winged creature tell the matter” (Ecclesiastes 10:20).
Our best efforts at privacy fail. Phone cameras capture every moment of our lives. Security cameras watch intersections, self-checkout lanes, and gas pumps. I can’t even talk to my dog. A sign at the veterinarian alerts me that conversations are being recorded.
When someone speaks negatively about a person I’ve never met, it affects the way I interact with that person when I do meet them. That’s unfair.
And if I speak negatively about someone, even to myself, that attitude shows up in my conversations about them. They’ll know.
Word gets out, one way or the other.
Is there any solution? Sure. Think and speak positively. Put the best construction on everything. Give that person the benefit of the doubt. Use words that build up rather than tear down. Focus on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8).
Waite for it... 