The mouth of the
righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the
wicked.
I had a conversation one time with someone
about how people behave differently in different situations.
The person said that he was totally different
around his family than he is at work.
I commented that I am the same person, inside
and out, at work, at home, at church.
I don’t put on a different personality when I
go to work – what you see is what you get, every day and always.
I am not fake, I feel like someone who has to
change their nature depending on their surroundings might be hiding something.
Do you want to know the difference between a
righteous person and a wicked one?
It’s simple, check the fruit of their life.
Notice how a person behaves in a professional
setting and in a social setting.
One of the most visible forms of fruit in a
person's life is his or her speech.
The righteous person finds a way to impart life
with his or her speech.
The wicked will nearly always reveal themselves
by what his or her mouth says.
Have a blessed day!
Well said! We gonna make a preacher out of you yet! Amen!!
ReplyDeleteWe live in a world that enjoys tearing people down. From reality TV shows to the coarse interactions of day-to-day conversations—there is a continual display of putting people down instead of building them up. The misuse of words and actions can bring destruction; spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
However, this should never be said of those who follow Christ. The church is built on the foundation of Christ’s love and continues to grow as we build up or edify other people with our words and actions. As followers of Christ, we are mandated by the Spirit of God to enlighten or improve the whole body of Jesus. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an blessing to the hearer.
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.
Ephesians 4:29