Words matter when those words serve to bear witness to what God has revealed in scripture. Peter confirms this by saying that those who speak should do so “as one who speaks oracles of God, using their gifts to serve others.” (1 Peter 4:10–11). When God provides insight, conviction, and clarity, the call is not to shrink back. The call is to be faithful to Him by using the gifts He has given as a means to serve others. Jeremiah knew this tension well—he tried to stay silent,