The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Ecclesiastes 5:4-7, “When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it;
for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!
5 It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.
6 Do not let your speech cause you to sin and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry on account
of your voice and destroy the work of your hands?
7 For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God.”

“Caution!” is the word from Solomon! Those to whom he writes (for his theses are
always current.) Regardless, of what he says, or to whom he addresses his
message, it is always timely and relevant. Make a promise – keep the promise!

I remember well one who sometimes spoke too quickly. When challenged as to
the meaning or intention of his words, he would seek to escape by saying, “That’s
what I meant.” It grew old with those who had previously heard it more than once.

My dear old grandmother used to say, “You’ll give an account for every idle word.”
You know, I think I’ve almost come to an understanding of that value!

Have you ever listened to someone’s intentions, only to leave “thinking and saying”
to a friend, “Did you get anything at all from what that guy said?” If there is value in
such valueless contentions, it would surely be to avoid the speaking of the useless.

The Psalmist says, “Come and hear, all who fear God, and I will tell of what He
has done for my soul” (Psa. 66:16). James said it well: “…everyone must be quick
to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the
righteousness of God (Jas. 1:19-20). Think of this before you speak –if you want
anyone to profit from what is said.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom