2006-10-09 10:28:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
“The heart of the wise one causes his mouth to show insight, and to his lips it adds persuasiveness.” PROVERBS 16:23.
OUR goal as teachers of God’s Word is to illuminate not only the minds of our students but also their hearts. Teaching therefore involves more than simply conveying information. Proverbs 16:23 says: “The heart of the wise one causes his mouth to show insight, and to his lips it adds persuasiveness.”
The apostle Paul certainly applied this principle in his teaching work. When he was in Corinth, “he would give a talk in the synagogue every sabbath and would persuade Jews and Greeks.” (Acts 18:4) According to one authority, the Greek word here rendered “persuade” means “bringing about a change of mind by the influence of reason or moral considerations.” By means of convincing arguments, Paul was able to move people to change their very way of thinking. His ability to persuade was so formidable that he was feared by his enemies. Nevertheless, Paul’s teaching was not a display of human ability. He told the Corinthians: “My speech and what I preached were not with persuasive words of wisdom but with a demonstration of spirit and power, that your faith might be, not in men’s wisdom, but in God’s power.” (1 Corinthians 2:4, 5) Since all Christians have the help of God’s spirit, all of them may become persuasive teachers.
The focal point of effective communication is the heart, not the mouth. A good communicator must be more than a talker; he must be an empathetic listener. (James 1:19) He must discern the feelings and issues that lie beneath a persons surface behavior.
2006-10-09 14:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by BJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should consider Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 instead.
2006-10-09 10:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you already have the verse several times....it means that a wise man will say things that are wise because he has trained his mouth to be quiet unless knowledge can be passed on.
2006-10-09 10:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Just what it says.
2006-10-09 10:33:54 · answer #4 · answered by Becky F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
2006-10-09 10:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by x0hEEE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it says the mind of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning and persuasiveness to his lips
2006-10-09 10:32:52 · answer #6 · answered by goodgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. "
2006-10-09 10:30:17 · answer #7 · answered by Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have wisdom, you will speak right words and therefore your words will carry weight. That is what I think it means.
2006-10-09 10:32:39 · answer #8 · answered by SusieDarling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋