And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way,
The place of this verse in Jehu's history makes it a warning against letting self control the tongue and pour forth words that are unfitting for a servant of God. His example shows how easily zeal in doing a commissioned work can be spoiled when personal feeling breaks out in harsh and unbecoming speech. Those who seek to win souls are therefore taught by this part of his story that success depends on restraint of self. They must present truth in love, speaking gently and with tact so that hearts may be reached rather than repelled.
The place of this verse in Jehu's history makes it a warning against letting self control the tongue and pour forth words that are unfitting for a servant of God. His example shows how easily zeal in doing a commissioned work can be spoiled when personal feeling breaks out in harsh and unbecoming speech. Those who seek to win souls are therefore taught by this part of his story that success depends on restraint of self. They must present truth in love, speaking gently and with tact so that hearts may be reached rather than repelled.