Ecclesiastes 10:20 “Furthermore, in your bedchamber do not curse a king, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse a rich man, for a bird of the heavens will carry the sound and the winged creature will make the matter known.”

WATCH WHAT YOU SAY

I bet you didn’t know that saying “a little birdie told me” was based on the Bible.  I didn’t either.  I have heard and used that little saying all my life.  The spreading of news, gossip or rumors can be dangerous.  You just never know who is listening and what exactly they heard.

We think that what we say in secret (in our bedchamber or sleeping room) will stay there.  Not necessarily.  People talk. And some people just can’t keep a secret, no matter what.  The saddest part is some of the worse people are in the church.  Of course, they share all these things as “prayer requests.”  That makes it alright.  Right?  Nope!

TEACHING MOMENT

Our children must learn the importance of not talking about people and not sharing what has been entrusted with them.  You could easily test them with this by telling them a “secret” and asking them not to say anything to anyone.  What do you think will happen within days?  Yep, the story will slip out.  Especially if it is good news like a planned trip or a surprise party.

Holding the confidence of someone is hard, but they really need to learn to do that.  They also need to learn how to keep from talking about others at all.  They may trust that friend now, but the first time they have a falling out, those secrets will come pouring out.

What secret are you holding on to right now?  What secret have you divulged?  Can you get it back?  No, you can’t.  It’s been said that words are like toothpaste.  Once they are out you can’t put them back in.  Be careful what you say and to whom.  Know in whom you can place your trust.

Father, you are the only trustworthy One.  Thank You that I can trust You with anything.  You will always hold my confidence.