We are divided.
People on every side want to blame and call names.
How much healing could come if we listened to what God commanded us?
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths.”
It doesn’t say a little.
It doesn’t say you can if you’re right.
It says, do not let ANY.
Instead what should we speak?
The verse continues, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but ONLY what is helpful for BUILDING others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen.”
Are our words building others up?
Are we following what God asks us to do?
Or are we so prideful we would rather scream our own opinion and do as we please?
The Bible says when we speak with unwholesome words, we actually grieve the Holy Spirit.
If we want to see a positive change, it starts in our own hearts.
Build others up.
Get rid of bitterness and fighting.
Be kind and compassionate.
