Speaking With a Purpose
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:9
We are often directed in the Bible to guard our tongue and warned of its dangers. But here is a prime example of when we should speak up. While it is human nature to blindly blab about others with juicy gossip and to pass judgement, the opposite is true regarding the defense of others. Often, I have paused in speaking up to defend others. Whether it is from embarrassment or not wanting to go against the tide of current opinion, I have difficulty in speaking in a positive manner about others.
There is a gentleman that I know who I admire greatly. Any time someone starts to gossip about someone we know, he will kindly and gently speak up, in an authoritative voice, to highlight a positive attribute of the individual. Normally, the gossiping ceases. Amazing! I admire his courage and conviction to defend others.
We all want to be viewed as kind Christians but yet we are happy to share the gossip. If we are truly a Christian, we would cease from gossiping and comment on their positive attributes. Isn't that what Christ did? He looked beyond our faults and forgave us of our sins so that we may have eternal life. We should do the same with all that we know - look beyond their faults.
I challenge you to spend one day speaking only positively about others. You will be amazed at the impact it has on your life and others!
We are often directed in the Bible to guard our tongue and warned of its dangers. But here is a prime example of when we should speak up. While it is human nature to blindly blab about others with juicy gossip and to pass judgement, the opposite is true regarding the defense of others. Often, I have paused in speaking up to defend others. Whether it is from embarrassment or not wanting to go against the tide of current opinion, I have difficulty in speaking in a positive manner about others.
There is a gentleman that I know who I admire greatly. Any time someone starts to gossip about someone we know, he will kindly and gently speak up, in an authoritative voice, to highlight a positive attribute of the individual. Normally, the gossiping ceases. Amazing! I admire his courage and conviction to defend others.
We all want to be viewed as kind Christians but yet we are happy to share the gossip. If we are truly a Christian, we would cease from gossiping and comment on their positive attributes. Isn't that what Christ did? He looked beyond our faults and forgave us of our sins so that we may have eternal life. We should do the same with all that we know - look beyond their faults.
I challenge you to spend one day speaking only positively about others. You will be amazed at the impact it has on your life and others!
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