Let no corrupt
word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary
edification, that it may impart grace to the hearer.
Ephesians 4:29
I truly think we are not aware of the damage that our words can and do
inflict on others. We can’t help but to form our own opinions, but we
can prevent ourselves from circulating them. We may form an opinion
about something or someone, only to find we have changed it after
careful thought or evaluation. The damage comes as a result of what has
already been said, we must consider, the person receiving our words has
already digested them and in turn established their own opinion, based
on our possible misinformation or misguided opinion. Our thoughts may
have changed, but once our thoughts are verbalized, they cannot be
retracted. A little self control goes a long way and prevents a great
deal of damage.
Prayer
Lord, help me to display self control as I interact with others, using
my words to edify and lift up instead of tearing down and destroying.
Forgive me for the unrestrained words that have found their way from my
mouth to the ears and hearts of others, producing grief instead of joy.
Amen.
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