“Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge
in it will become more and more ungodly.”
2 Timothy 2:16
The Bible speaks of wise words and those who choose
them.
The world, though, is filled with the opposite.
godless chatter dominates our airwaves and public
discourse.
It is acceptable and rewarded to be uncivil and even
crass in some circles.
The louder and more offensive one is the more
celebrity status they enjoy.
You can hardly watch the news or listen to the radio
without two people shouting at each other.
We are told that the fruit of such behavior is to become
more and more ungodly.
By contrast a follower of Jesus Christ is admonished
to bless and not curse, to speak life to others.
It is easy to engage in debate with those who think
differently than we do but before you do, it may benefit to ask yourself some questions.
Am I able to disagree and still use my words to build
up and encourage?
At the end of the discussion, who or what is lifted
up, Jesus Christ or my ego?
Can I speak in a way that we not cause me embarrassment
or the need to
seek forgiveness for my words?
Always remember the power of the tongue!
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