God’s Word for Today

11 Jul, 2025

14 Whoever blesses his neighbor with a loud voice,

rising early in the morning,

will be counted as cursing.

-Prov 27:14 ESV

BEWARE OF UNTACTFULNESS

Timing is everything. This statement is always true. A good act done untimely is construed as cursing. When and where a person chooses to act is as important as what they are doing, is it not? Offering thanks or deserved praise is a good thing, certainly (Rom 13:7; Phil 4:8). However, doing these in a poor timing can turn them into an obnoxious intrusion.

A person shouting affirmations to a neighbor exceedingly early in the morning sounds commendable at the outset. Though people generally appreciate being complimented yet most do not want to lose sleep to hear it. It is untactfulness. Even if the gesture is meant for good, it will be interpreted negatively. This follows the lessons of other proverbs that note the importance of tact and discretion.

Solomon says, “To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!” [Prov 15:23). The emphasis here is on words which are especially well-timed and fitting to the moment at hand. Not only is it joyful for the person who can give such an answer, it is a blessing to the one who hears.

Our words should edify and bring joy to people. To say the right words is not enough. We must say it at the right time.

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