Sometimes we know exactly what needs to be said -- we have the facts down -- but we do not give enough thought to how these things are said. In regard to some issue or controversy, or when it is necessary to speak out against some sin or error, we know exactly what should be said, but we fail in HOW we say it. We preach the truth, but without love. We say what needs to be said, but with such an overbearing arrogance or anger, our listeners cannot hear the message; it is covered up by all the "attitude."
But the Bible tells us that "a word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." This is a beautiful image or picture -- apples of gold, surrounded by or set in silver. A word spoken at the right time is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket. It means that the right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry. It is precious and appealing. It is pleasing to our ears like a jewelry that is pleasing to our eyes.
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