During the week, a few Bible verses jumped out on the topic of how we should use our words. Here are a few thoughts:
1) Our words should result in the ENCOURAGING of others.
Ephesians 4:29, 32 (NET) - You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need ... be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.
2) Our words should aid in the EVANGELIZING of others.
While His disciples went into the city, Jesus remained outside of the city and visited with the Samaritan woman at the well.
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| Painting by Giacomo Franceschini (17th-18th Century) |
She believed on Him and aggressively shared the good news with her friends and family. As a result, "many Samaritans from that town believed in Him because of the report of the woman who testified". (John 4:39 NET) We need to "always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope" that we possess. (2 Peter 3:15 NET)
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