Talk by itself is cheap. When talk is supported by truth and is backed up with substantive action, it is no longer cheap but instead carries great value. But, as Proverbs 10:19 says, "he who holds is tongue is wise." As I carry forth in my Christian walk through this earthly life, I am learning that it can by wise to hold my tongue.

We as Christians are called to be bold witnesses to our faith. We should speak out at every opportunity about what we believe in an effort to bring more of the lost to the cross -- or should we? I believe that in many situations it is better to talk softly and carry a big cross.

Too large a segment of this current society and culture are too willing to brand true believers in Jesus Christ as "freaks" and "weirdoes." We are labeled as "closed minded" (by their definition I certainly am) and "archaic." We are often despised and made mockery of. In the eyes of some, we are downright scary! Certainly, it has been this way since Jesus walked with the disciples, but as the world moves forward into the End Times more hearts are growing cold as Satan is waging an all-out campaign against the work of the Holy Spirit that indwells us. The evil one is using popular culture and the media as his primary weapons. Unfortunately, too many people believe everything they see on T.V.

Sometimes, there is absolutely nothing we can say to the hard-hearted that would turn them in the direction of Jesus. So many are swallowed up in this fallen world pursuing material wealth, social status, the buzz of booze and dope and the pleasures of the flesh. If you approach this type of person and say "Howdy fray-end, dew yew know Jah-yeeeesus?" you will be considered an idiot -- or worse -- and the seed that you would hoped would instantaneously grow into a tree bearing Christian fruit will instead be washed away in a torrential rain of ridicule and animosity. People of this world at large in 2009 are often vicious and impenetrable.