Wise Quotes - NOURISHING WORDS

The use of inappropriate language has found it's way into most of our everyday conversations. It is no surprise though because this has been the case from the biblical days. The church in Ephesus must have indulged in such foul language because Paul instructed the believers that one of the ways they were to respond to the blessings of redemption and being made alive in Christ was by guarding their speech.

Ephesians 4:25-32 - Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

The issue of inappropriate language was not up for debate in the church at Ephesus. Paul did not want them to be characterized by their old way of living, which included corrupt and unwholesome speech, profanity, malicious gossip, slander or anything that injures another and sparks dissension. instead he wanted the Ephesians through their words to 'impart grace' and encouragement, as the need arose.

The same words applies to us today. As believers our words must be seasoned. I find it ignorant when believers indulge in such talks and give an excuse of it being just a 'saying' or 'slang' as it is normally said. As followers of Jesus Christ, we have to let the words that flow from our hearts and out of our mouth be a life giving spring which others will hear and receive a blessing.

Let this be your prayer today;

Lord, set a guard upon my lips, and control my tongue today. Help me evaluate each thought and watch each word i say. Let my words be nourishing and be a blessing to others. Amen.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 KJV*

Have a blessed day as you season your words today.

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*King James Version