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Careless Speech
June 3, 2012

When my wife and I were visiting a church for a special musical program, we arrived early to get a good seat. Before the program began, we overheard two members seated behind us complaining about their church. They criticized the pastoral staff, leadership, music, ministry priorities, and several other things that made them unhappy. They were either unconcerned about or oblivious to the presence of two visitors in their midst.

It occurred to me that their unfortunate conversation could have pushed us away if we were there looking for a new church home. Worse, what if we were seeking God and their disgruntled opinions had driven us away? Their careless speech was not just a matter of the words they used or attitudes they displayed, it also demonstrated their lack of concern for the impact those words could have on others.

A better approach to the use of words is reflected in Proverbs 17:27, where Solomon said, “He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.” Most often, we would do better not to say all we think or know (or think we know), but instead seek to use words that promote calm and peace. You never know who may be listening.

Lord, I need Your help that I might control
my thoughts and words today. I want to be a
blessing to others, to lift them up that they might
see Your goodness. Amen.

Discretion of speech is better than eloquence with words.

Read: James 3:1-12

He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. —Proverbs 17:27

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 28-30

[MEG33]

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Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence,
so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in
our time of need.

~Blessings To All Who Enter Here~

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

"Lord, I need Your help that I might control
my thoughts and words today. I want to be a
blessing to others, to lift them up that they might
see Your goodness. Amen."

Amen, Rus. Thank you for this always needed message today.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[geologist]

Amazing how careless most of us are. speaking before thinking, and passing on what may be, for all we know an untruth or bit of gossip. To no purpose really. It may do harm. Certainly not good. We have become so self centered and isolated we seem to believe those we meet on Face Book or Twitter are real friends, and maybe it is true. Likely not. Many are those looking for an advantage. Young people especially are fooled easily. Forgive us Father for sitting in isolation and failing to go out and tell about Jesus, in His name and for His Praise, we thank thee LORD. Amen.