WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE
Eph. 4:29 Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you
say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those
who hear them. NLT
I am appalled at how
some professing Christians speak. They use the language of the world without
little thought or regret. I have heard some use the Lord's name in vain as a
normal part of their speech. I have heard Christians speak unkind words towards
others will little regard for their feelings. I have heard far more
discouraging and demeaning words come from the mouths of believers than I care
to admit.
We are reminded in
today's text to watch carefully what comes out of our mouths. What we speak
should be good and helpful words. We are to encourage others in their
understanding and walk instead of discourage them. We are to let the Spirit of
God control our hearts so that what comes out of our mouths will be good and
not evil.
What we say not only
reflects what is in our hearts, it impacts those who hear us for either good or
evil. Let us determine today to honor the Lord with our speech. Actions may
speak louder than words, but words can destroy whatever good we do.
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