In a November 2015 Forbes article, the red diamond was the most expensive jewel, worth one million dollars per carat. Meanwhile, True Facet claims the rarest jewel when its available is jadeite, costing more than three million dollars per carat. Yet, one of the most famous jewels is the Hope Diamond due to a curse which followed those who possessed it resulting in several mysterious deaths.
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel, Proverbs 20:15.
While contemplating his own collection of wealth, King Solomon overlooked one rare jewel. This unusual site involves individuals who provide encouraging and positive words. These nuggets within conversations often uplift those who hear it. Based upon the context of the passage above, it appears that even in the days of the Old Testament negative tones filled the local marketplaces.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen, Ephesians 4:29.
Depending upon your current environment at home, school or work, speaking words of knowledge can be difficult. Overcoming waves of pessimism is a tough task, taking many under its current with each crashing remark. In view of this climate, the apostle Paul urges his readers to rise above today’s culture of criticism. Instead of joining the crowd to jump on the pile, change your tune by expressing beneficial comments. In the end, you will avoid grieving the Holy Spirit by seeking to become a rare jewel with holy lips.
by Jay Mankus
