I learned yesterday that my son unknowingly withheld a bit of very important information. Important that is to the adults in the matter. As a child I can see how he didn't understand the implications of his NOT speaking. There really is no harm done, yet. But, I'm glad I've learned the said bit. It effects the level of caution which will be in effect henceforth around a certain individual.
Why am I going on and on? I have another problem that has a few similar attributes to the above situation. So let me use this space and time to hash it out. Bear with me.
On one hand:
1) the situation is fine right now.
2) it really is "none of my business"
3)if disaster strikes because I held my tongue, I still won't be blamed. Others will be culpable.
4) if I say anything negative (sadly it will be negative), someone may be upset, and still others angry.
5) I'm afraid the info I have will be viewed as gossip
On the other hand:
1) I do care what happens to others
2) even at the expense of the feather in my cap, I'm not interested in aggrandizement.
3) experience tells me I "OUGHT' to say something. History repeats itself, and I'd hate to see past become future
4) I know I'd feel responsible, at least in some measure if hearts were broken
5) I desire to impart caution
So I'm struggling between:
Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. Pr 9:9
and this:
When words are many sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Pr. 10:19
What do you think? Post a comment if you like. Any insight would be appreciated, though I know that not knowing the details makes it hard to say. I shouldn't go into details though.
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Some more questions to ask
1. Could this cause physical harm to themselves or others if this continues?
2. Can you go to this person/persons and share your concern?
3. Could harm come to a child because of it?
4. What does your husband think? Is it something best left to him to handle?
It is so difficult to know what to do sometimes. I pray the Holy Spirit will direct you in the best course of actions!!
(((hugs)))