We are all probably familiar with the three wise monkeys; the one which covers his eyes, another his ears, and the third his mouth. From these we get the commonly known phrase, "See no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil."
These monkeys are a product of ancient Japanese culture, but the lessons offered by their example are richly reflected in the teachings of the Bible.
Tim Martens is the pastor of the Northwest Arkansas and Springfield Missouri congregations. Prior to becoming a pastor, he has had successful careers in business and education as well as being a newspaper columnist.