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Build others up!
In James 3 we're reminded that our tongues are a fire. It's with one careless, unloving, hateful, or unkind word that a figurative fire definitely begins as it burns through things like TV, Social Media and sometimes in person.
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The world often seems to look to find and spread gossip or to malign the character of the subject of the gossip. It happens quickly and it often brings destruction to the receivers.
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Our words have more power than we think and it's words that injure us more than "sticks and stones" do. In my experience, they the harsh, hateful, unloving, and unkind words spoken stay with you longer and take longer to heal than say a physical bruise does.
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If we know our words are so destructive as God's Word says, then why aren't we more careful with the words we choose? One answer is because, we're not perfect at following Jesus and need the work of The Holy Spirit in our lives to grow in the grace and knowledge of Him. We need Him to help us choose our words wisely and also help us to close our mouths more often than not.
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In Ephesians 4, we're told to speak words that build one another up. The question is, do we want to be different than the world and seek to honor God and build others up or not?
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Lets also remember Proverbs 17:28 where we're told that even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent. So, let's keep all this in mind as we seek to honor God in word and deed including seeking to build others up as we walk this journey day-to-day in Jesus name.
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#wordsareimportant #speaklife #faith #hope #truth #wisdom #life #encourage #encouragement #Jesus #HolySpirit #bible #scripture #GodsWord #heart #mind #soul #strength #christian #Christianity #christfollower #ashepherdsheart
Build others up!
In James 3 we're reminded that our tongues are a fire. It's with one careless, unloving, hateful, or unkind word that a figurative fire definitely begins as it burns through things like TV, Social Media and sometimes in person.
_
The world often seems to look to find and spread gossip or to malign the character of the subject of the gossip. It happens quickly and it often brings destruction to the receivers.
_
Our words have more power than we think and it's words that injure us more than "sticks and stones" do. In my experience, they the harsh, hateful, unloving, and unkind words spoken stay with you longer and take longer to heal than say a physical bruise does.
_
If we know our words are so destructive as God's Word says, then why aren't we more careful with the words we choose? One answer is because, we're not perfect at following Jesus and need the work of The Holy Spirit in our lives to grow in the grace and knowledge of Him. We need Him to help us choose our words wisely and also help us to close our mouths more often than not.
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In Ephesians 4, we're told to speak words that build one another up. The question is, do we want to be different than the world and seek to honor God and build others up or not?
_
Lets also remember Proverbs 17:28 where we're told that even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent. So, let's keep all this in mind as we seek to honor God in word and deed including seeking to build others up as we walk this journey day-to-day in Jesus name.
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#wordsareimportant #speaklife #faith #hope #truth #wisdom #life #encourage #encouragement #Jesus #HolySpirit #bible #scripture #GodsWord #heart #mind #soul #strength #christian #Christianity #christfollower #ashepherdsheart