Silence is not always good!  Silence is often a way out.    Silence is a way to neglect our responsibilities as a mentor or boss.  Silence is an excuse not to fulfill what Scripture says about the older teaching the younger.  Silence is a way for us “trust God” and not have those important conversations with our children.  

When Eve was tempted in the garden by the serpent, Adam (who was most likely with her) remained silent.  When Sarai failed to believe the promises of God, Abram remained silent. When his children got involved in immorality and sin, David remained silent.  

The opposite is also true.  When Nabal cursed David, Abigail determined it was not best for her to remain silent.  When Job’s wife told him to curse God and die, he knew he could not remain silent.  His response is golden, “What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.”