Originally Posted by Shelli

Proverbs 10:19, "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin; but he that refraineth his lips is wise."

There is no peripheral context for this verse. No word study alters its meaning. It must be understood exactly as it is stated.

Jesus and His Apostles followed Proverbs 10:19 when they spoke. Jesus spoke concisely, directly, and briefly upon all His topics, never spending more than a few short minutes on any one subject. Professional church talkers are to do the same, rather than pontificate for 30-50 miniutes at a stretch. Even in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus followed Proverbs 10:19.

Shelli.