Words of Wisdom
Some men seem to fall in the trap of thinking they are wise
When all the world around them see a difference through their eyes
They see the selfish folly that exposes so much sin
And wonder how it is a fool can't see the state he's in
But wisdom is not something we assume is all our own
And when we think we're wise we'd best leave thinking all alone
And hold our tongue in silence while we listen with our ear
To see what other wisdom God through others might make clear
For we can all to often think because we know a thing
Our words should flow like water from a never ending spring
When sometimes perfect silence helps us learn a fortune more
As words of gold and silver are the words God has in store
Through others who just share the thoughts that God might share with them
Who rarely have a lot to say unless those words from Him
Weigh heavily upon their thoughts from time spent in His Word
That took on new significance than what before they'd heard
And as they share the little or the much God's shares with them
They see no wisdom in themselves just lots of praise for Him
And once their done with all they share to silence they return
Assuming God has more in store from others they might learn
And learn they do the lessons of the faithful and the true
Who live not just by hearing things but by the works they do
Supporting all they know as truth for family and friends
And most of all for God Himself on whom the saint depends
Because for them true living is by dying everyday
To self and to that person who gets in another's way
Of seeing Christ our Saviour through the person they've become
Who chooses more than worldly gain the Source that grace comes from
And chooses to reflect Him Whom the world so dearly needs
Whom still at this last moment in the heavens intercedes
For those who look for wisdom not in man but in God's Word
Who likewise shares not of His own but words that He has heard
For as Christ went before us so we too must go like Him
To open up God's living Truth through love to all of them
Who need the wisdom God will share each moment of each day
When we are very mindful it's His words we choose to say
James 1:17-27; John 14:10