Walking Thru Ecclesiastes

Solomon’s Final Conclusion

Ecclesiastes 9:1 - 12:14

 

“Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird in the sky may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say.” - Ecclesiastes 10:20 ^NIV

            Here Solomon gives us a life lesson that is very important. It deals with a person’s integrity. Their honest ability to devoid themselves of ill speech regarding another. This would be classified simply as gossip. Unflattering talk regarding another person. Whether they be the President of your country, your boss, your spouse, or another random person, gossip is a vile habit and doesn’t need to be a part of our behavioral makeup.

            Solomon lived in a culture where the King’s word was final. An evil, ruthless ruler could have people executed for simply expressing an opinion that differs from his own. While this may not be so in all cultures or time periods, it is safe to say that we should always be very careful what we say in private. Sooner or later others will find out. 

            Gossiping can cause one to develop a nervous condition, never knowing if what they had said in private was leaked out to the public. Keep a high level of integrity and you’ll never need to worry.  We should go out of our way to both encourage and edify with honesty and truthfulness all with whom we come in contact. In this way you are being Christ to those people. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Ephesians 4:29 - “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building other us according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

NOTE: The use of the word ‘bird’ in Ecc. 10:20 is a figure of speech meaning a spy or informant.