One of the things that really frustrates me is when people within a movement give other people within that movement a bad name. Realistically, I guess that means that it frustrates me when people open their mouth to speak without having anything solid to say.

Lord have mercy on us.

Christians, people are not going to take you seriously when you talk if you say things like, “scientists use big words,” and “it doesn’t really matter; trust Jesus anyway,” or anything even remotely similar. People are just going to laugh at you. If you expect to win over an intellectual, you’re going to have to bring yourself up to his level when you speak.

While we’re on the subject of speaking, here’s a couple of things the Bible has to say about what and when and how:

“…but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…” –from 1 Peter 3:15, ESV

The KJV uses the terms meekness and fear. Christians, when you open your mouth to speak, are you defending your faith, or are you attacking someone else? Are you speaking respectfully? Are you putting your passions under control? Quit trolling.

“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” — James 1:19-20, KJV

I don’t think that needs any further commentary.

 ” A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” — Proverbs 18:2, ESV

Please don’t be that guy. This is the person that everyone hates and no one listens to. You may have thought you’ve made a point, but everyone else just thinks you’re an idiot.

Many of you are familiar with the sentiment, “Better to be silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” The Jews have been saying it for millenia:

“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.” — Proverbs 17:27-28, KJV


Stop over-talking. Nine times out of ten, it’s better to keep your mouth shut. Even the Apostle Paul told his pupils not to feed the trolls. (Titus 3:9) If you’re feeling guilty about not being able to give a defense,continue to keep your mouth shut.  Maybe the shame of having nothing to say for yourself will inspire you to educate yourself about your own faith.