In Ephesians Chapter 4, Paul provides a number of "instructional" thoughts to the believer. He reminds "those who stole" to "steal no more," and the familiar phrase "be ye kind one to another..." verse is found there as well. But, the verse that caught my eye (and heart) today is this:
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.
Really? Our speech gives Grace? If that is true (and it's right there in Ephesians 4!), then what does my unkind, UNEDIFYING speech take AWAY from others? Oh, how destructive I must be at times!
May God grant me the wisdom to think of others first, and love them enough to EDIFY and not destroy with my speech today!
Who will you impart grace upon today?
Saturday, September 11, 2010
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