Right Words, part 2
Today’s change Journey verse is Ephesians 4:29b, ”… but that which is good to the use of edifying [communication or words], that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
Idle words, worthless words, morally wrong words should not proceed out of my mouth; but right words should.
Proverbs 10:11a says, “The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life.” Verse 13a of the same chapter says, “In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found.”
My words should uplift and refresh those who are weary. They should show the way of life to those who are lost. My heart should be filled with God’s word so that I have good understanding. Then my mouth will speak forth wisdom.
Here are a few examples of how I can use gracious words to uplift, refresh, and show others the way of life.
Malachi 3:16 – share and fellowship with other believers
Psalm 9:11 – declare God’s doings to others
Psalm 22:22 – declare God’s name to others
Psalm 40:10 – declare God’s righteousness, faithfulness, salvation, lovingkindness,
and truth to others
Psalm 66:16 – declare what God has done for your soul
Psalm 73:28 – draw near to God so that you can declare His works to others
Romans 14:9 – things that make for peace
I Thessalonians 5:11 – things that comfort
Jude 1:20 - things that build others up
Hebrews 10:23,24 – things that provoke other Christians
to love and
to good works
Bright and cheery flowers
At church my secret sister gave me some flowers. They were so bright and cheery. Here are a couple of pictures of them so that you can share in their cheeriness.
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