"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
