THE SIN OF SILENCE
(Adapted from The Gospel Light)

God’s real servants must never close their mouths when Satan parades before the world spouting error in every sordid form. Here are some great examples of men who did not seal their lips .

1. Nathan, the bold prophet, who plainly said unto king David, “Thou art the man” (II Samuel 12:7). What courage! David should be eternally grateful for Nathan.

2. Micaiah, the prophet who withstood Ahab and his 400 wise men, used these words worthy of emulation: “As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak” (I Kings 22:14). Even punishment failed to seal his lips.

3. John, the immerser, severely warned the corrupt Pharisees who would have made a mockery of Divine truths. Matthew chapter three is a tribute to his fearless preaching.

4. Jesus was uncompromising with a prospective follower when He told the rich young ruler the challenge of kingdom service. Some of us try to ease prospects in and then teach them duty. Not so with the master teacher (Luke 18:18-30).

5. Peter, in Acts 5:29, before an aroused Jewish council, frankly informed them that the apostles would “obey God rather than man.” This is a refreshing change from our halting speech (I Kings 18:21).