Part 4 of Quiet Sins Dads Face
Silence can feel like strength – especially for men. I used to believe that saying less avoided conflict and showed restraint. But over time, I learned that silence often communicates distance, not wisdom. Love needs a voice.
Scripture challenges us to speak – not harshly, but lovingly. Ephesians 4:15 calls us to speak the truth in love. Silence avoids risk, but it also avoids intimacy. Colossians 4:6 urges us to let our speech be gracious and seasoned – intentional, not absent.
There are moments when our families need clarity, reassurance, or affection – and silence can leave them guessing. Proverbs 15:23 says, “A word in season, how good it is!” Leadership doesn’t mean having perfect words. It means being willing to use your voice to bring peace, truth, and love.
Your words matter. You don’t have to say everything – but what you say, and when you say it, can bring life. God can redeem even years of quiet with a single sincere conversation.
Reflection Question:
Who in your family needs to hear loving, intentional words from you right now?
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