Do not let unwholesome talk come out of your mouth. Speak only what will help build others according to their needs for the benefit of those who will listen. – Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
Speak only about things that may benefit others or yourself. Avoid petty conversations.
– Benjamin Franklin
The old phrase “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me” is as well known as it is. errorWe realize that words can cause deep emotional hurt, and if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ve probably been both the giver and the receiver of hurtful words. increase.
This story is about a farmer who wanted to show his son the power of words and that there are things that cannot be undone. His father and son went to the field with many nails and hammers. Dad said. The boy did so until nails were sticking out everywhere. The father then explained: Now use the hammer nail to pull out all the nails. ”
The boy did so, only to find that the post was full of nail holes. Of course, we can apologize later, but our unkind words leave a scar like a nail pierces a hole. ”
James 1:19b says, “Everyone is quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.” (NIV) Easier said than done, but ask yourself before you say anything. Helpful? ”
Perhaps out of nervousness, lack of confidence, or habit, some people fear silence and feel the need to constantly generate conversation. teeth “God gave us two ears, but only one mouth. We must use them in proportion.”
In this new week and new year, say only useful things and avoid boring conversations.
Silence is not only golden, it is seldom misquoted.
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This is Part 2 of a 13-part series based on the 13 virtues that Benjamin Franklin sought to incorporate into his daily life, each with a biblical basis. A year is his 52 weeks, so you can repeat this series four times a year. Here is a graph like the one Franklin designed to help keep track of his progress.
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