Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech
Proverbs 4:24 (NLT)
Last week, we saw that we should guard what comes out of our mouth because it will keep us out of trouble, and it also helps us to avoid sin. Today, we are looking at how do we guard our mouth?
- Speak words that will build others up
We are encouraged to avoid foul or abusive language, but let everything we say be good and helpful, so that our words will be an encouragement to those who hear them:
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Ephesians 4:29 (NLT)
- Let your conversation be gracious
We are encouraged to let our conversation be gracious and attractive. A conversation that is attractive is positive and always builds someone up rather than tear them down:
Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
Colossians 4:6 (NLT)
- Let your words be few
We are encouraged by Solomon that we should let our words be few. This is difficult for those of us who like to talk, however we would do well to heed to his advice:
Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.
Ecclesiastes 5:2 (NLT)
Prayer
Dear Lord, please help me to speak words that will build people up and not tear them down in Jesus name, amen.
Events
Finding Your Purpose and Overcoming Limiting Mindset and Book Launch, Friday 27 October 2017
Breaking Free Deliverance Service every Tuesday
Breakthrough to Your Purpose Retreat 2017 from 1-3 December 2017
New Books for 2017
How to Stop the Negative Voices in your Head
God bless,
Blessing Theophilus-Israel
Spiritual Life Coach
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