"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." Ephesians 4:29So, the difficult part in emulating Christ not just in how we walk but in how we talk! I find it so trying at times to edify and not tear down. Then I usually get quiet which isn't a very Godly way to act (and certainly not healthy according to Donna "The Therapist"). So back to square one:
Momism: If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
Jesus: Minister grace (love) unto the hearers. 'Let your yeas be yeas and your nays be nays' 2 Peter..gotta find the exact scripture.
So, Mom had it partially right! We shouldn't speak evil things but we have a duty to speak the truth and to SPEAK; always lifting up, always building a person up in truth. I suppose we could use the adage: Find something lovely or nice to compliment or draw attention to another-even if the dress is ugly!!! Perhaps the shoes are nice :)
Post Script
I know, I know: she makes a really great salad!! You know I josh with you guys and believe it or not after 27 years I figured out how to fry chicken wings. Love you two and yes, I think you are lovely, wonderful, righteous and precious sisters that God gave me as a most special present. You have changed my life for the better and been such wonderful Aunties to my children. Forever grateful, Sissy
3 comments:
Happy New Year My Sisters!
I think I got it...
This is a test...I will try to remember a little at a time...let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth
Love you both
Tee
I got your email you forwarded tre..I never registered with this Google account before. Lisa, did you get my txt message? Love ya
car
Hello Sisters! I can post as Sister Lisa now...it is interesting keeping up with all of this stuff.
Yes Car, got it and love you too and Happy NEW YEAR! Kisses to all
Tee, so true we can only walk one step at a time. If we try to run or hop we miss out on His beauty along the way.
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