In Ephesians 4:29 we read;
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word
as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will
give grace to those who hear.”
Now think about what
that verse is telling us. Before you speak, you need to consider what you will
say. Don’t just let it flow. Think. Is it appropriate? Is it worthwhile? Will
it build up the person hearing it? Is it timely? Will what’s said be helpful?
That’s a lot to
think about before you talk. It might mean he have to slow down before we
respond (James 1:19). Now while this verse is referring to what we say from our
mouths, I don’t think it is a stretch to also apply it to what we what we post
online. In times past, it took longer to write down and send a message, enough time
that our brains could catch up and remind us of the power of words. But in
today’s word of instant messages, we can type out mistakes just as fast as we
can say them. Those words can be even more dangerous since they can travel so
far.
So think before you
speak or post. Don’t use your words to destroy or tear down. Speak things that
help and don’t hurt. Don’t waste words. Use them at the right time for the
right reason.
Before you speak, before you post THINK - is it...
T-True
H- Helpful
I- Inspiring
N- Necessary
K- Kind
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes
his lips, he is considered prudent.
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