Words words everyday but not much to say. Next week, elections ranging from small town councils to our nation's president will be decided. With or without cries of foul play, "winners" will take office. "Losers" will make alternate plans. Because this year, among other things, has been the year of a very significant election, much airtime and ink have been dedicated to the use of words. Some words have been informative and beneficial. Others have been falsehoods and harmful. Words and our use of them matter. Enter James, the brother of Jesus. The man who once thought his Brother to be crazy, felt the tug of the Spirit and grew into a spokesman and scribesman for the Faith. He knew the power of words, especially the spoken kind.
Living our everyday, Ordinary lives for Christ involves, in great part, offering our speech to God. If we control every limb yet lose the lips, we come up short. Our mouths should use words to . . .
1) Praise God. 2) Encourage others. 3) Speak truth. 4) Provide sound counsel. 5) Train our children. 6) Rebuke falsehood. 7) Share the gospel. Our mouths should not be used to . . . 1) Curse God. 2) Discourage others. 3) Tell lies. 4) Lead others astray. 5) Provoke our children. 6) Endorse falsehood. 7) Spread rumors. God provides the gift of words. Use them well. #ordinarylives
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