The world is not in need of women that are fluent in English
or eloquent in speech.The world is in need of women whose speech is filled with
grace,kindness,and purity.The world is need of women who are soft-spoken,whose words are like “apples of
gold”.The world is need of women who do not speak harshly but are ever
sensitive to the feelings of others. Abigail was one of a kind (1 Samuel 25)
and the world is need of more ladies like her.God will impart such words even
to us,if only we ask and act according to our prayers.SOP comments concerning 1
Samuel 25 and her speech:
“These
words could have come only from the lips of one who had partaken of the wisdom
from above.
The
piety of Abigail, like the fragrance of a flower, breathed out all
unconsciously in face and word
and
action. The Spirit of the Son of God was abiding in her soul. Her speech,
seasoned with grace, and
full
of kindness and peace, shed a heavenly influence. Better impulses came to
David, and he trembled
as
he thought what might have been the consequences of his rash purpose.
"Blessed are the
peacemakers:
for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9. Would that
there were many
more
like this woman of Israel, who would soothe the irritated feelings, prevent
rash impulses, and
quell
great evils by words of calm and well-directed wisdom.
A
consecrated Christian life is ever shedding light and comfort and peace. It is
characterized by purity,
tact,
simplicity, and usefulness. It is controlled by that unselfish love that
sanctifies the influence. It is
full
of Christ, and leaves a track of light wherever its possessor may go. Abigail
was a wise reprover
and
counselor. David's passion died away under the power of her influence and
reasoning. He was
convinced that he
had taken an unwise course and had lost control of his own spirit.”~Prophets
and Kings,Chapter 64,p.667
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