{"id":31357,"date":"2015-09-28T12:12:02","date_gmt":"2015-09-28T10:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/copticocc.org\/site\/?p=31357"},"modified":"2017-01-22T14:22:28","modified_gmt":"2017-01-22T12:22:28","slug":"%d9%85%d9%82%d8%a7%d9%84-%d8%b9%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%a9-94-%d9%82%d9%88%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b5%d9%85%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/copticocc.org\/en\/%d9%85%d9%82%d8%a7%d9%84-%d8%b9%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%a9-94-%d9%82%d9%88%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b5%d9%85%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%88\/","title":{"rendered":"On life (94) \u2013 \u201dThe Power of Silence\u201d \u2013 28\/9\/2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0 \u00a0Many happy returns to our Muslim brothers in Egypt, the Middle East, and the whole world on the occasion of Greater Bairam! We beseech God to send peace and prosperity to our beloved Egypt.<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0In the previous article, we spoke of the reasons of silence. Man might keep quiet to think deeply or understand things better. Also, there is the strong silence as was the case with righteous Joseph. Moreover certain people prefer silence to malediction.<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Silence is strength when man controls himself whenever he is aggravated. When man talks in his anger, he utters hurtful words, which leads to remorse. Aristotle spoke of man\u2019s condition when he gets angry, saying, \u201cThose who are furious lose all sorts of control on themselves.\u201d<\/span> Thus, when a sage said, \u201cTalk in wrath, and you will say whatever you regret throughout your lifetime.\u201d<\/span> Hence, silence at times of anger is strength. It brings about no remorse. A poet says,<\/span><\/h2>\n

The silent are no victims of their lips,<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

The meek are divinely guided,<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

whereas the nervous are fools.<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Another poet says,<\/span><\/h2>\n

Free you tongue from regrettable utterances<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Hear no gossips or scandals.<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Seek nothing save your own affairs.<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Forsake curiosity so you live in happiness.<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0The most human aspect of silence is taking to consideration others\u2019 humanity: for some words are like needles. They hurt whenever they move. How painful angry words are! Let us learn to keep quiet, instead of hurting others. God sees our deeds and judges us.<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Silence also has a voice. It has its own dictionary. Even if some people consider it painful, it is the most refined way of answering most questions. Others consider it their last way to utter what the listener does not understand. A third category counts it a result of defeat and introversion.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here are some phrases which describe silence:<\/span><\/h2>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Silence is a peaceful man\u2019s best ally <\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

and evidence of true wisdom.<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

It safeguards him from tongue slips<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

If he cannot explain himself.<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Resort then to silence,<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Protecting yourself from mishaps,<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

and grave mistakes from lots of words.<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Silence precedes safety, whereas some words induce remorse.<\/span><\/h2>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 None of your members is worth imprisonment save your tongue.<\/span><\/h2>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The tongue is a fierce lion if not moderated by thinking and reasoning.<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0However, the best of the silent is one who stops talking to people, preoccupying himself with talking to God. Not all silence is silence: for even if you do not talk before God, God hears your silence. Reposed Pope Shenouda III says, \u201cGod listens to our silence, knows its meanings and all our sufferings.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Whether you are good at talking or silence, you should know that the best thing is choosing the most appropriate time for either: for speaking or keeping quiet at the wrong timing is like fishing in a swimming pool!<\/span><\/h2>\n

General Bishop<\/span><\/h2>\n

Head of the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center<\/span><\/h2>\n

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