Life is not about you. Many people we encounter on a daily basis live a very selfish life. You can tell these folks because the conversation centers around them as does most life.
Further, life is meant to be one of kindness. There are many people that we will meet that have a mouth that sounds like it is from the garbage dump. Might be lots of filth or just a little here and there.
This week has been one of those where both of these have been evident in conversations around me. It grieves my heart because my desire is to draw people to God. I am not saying we have to be pure and perfect. I am saying we need to be good examples and choose to be kind.
Let me give us a few Scriptures to think about as we choose the words and the conversations that we choose to take part in. This really is a big deal for those of us who choose to follow Jesus.
Ephesians 4:32 NLT
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Our words our to be kind.
Ephesians 4:29 NASB
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.
Our words ought to be what encourages or helps others get better
Philippians 4:8 NLT
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Our thoughts impact what we say. Think about what you think about.
Titus 2:7 NLT
And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.
This isn’t just for preachers and Bible teachers. We are all examples for others. Let your words and conversations show that you mean what you say and your following Jesus changes your life.
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