Lofty Goals Achieved
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Proverbs 8:7
Have you ever been hurt by the words of others? I am talking about gut wrenching, heart breaking words that tear you apart on the inside. And the pain just doesn't go away quickly - it lingers and festers within you. It wakes you at night, it causes a loss of appetite and your blood pressure soar each time you think of the words and how they were delivered. While cuts and broken bones heal with time, often those bitter words wreak havoc within us for years to come. And who said " Sticks and stones may break my bones, But words can never hurt me"? Surely, they have not experienced such pain and agony from such bitter words.
While it is easy to loathe the insensitive couth that uttered the words, it rattles us to think that we too can be as careless with our words. But look at the verse quoted by Solomon. Oh, to have such a mouth! It seems as if honey is drizzled on each and every word making it more palatable. But does it?
The truth is not always pleasant. When I am coached on my wieght or bad habits, it doesn't make me smile. But if the words are delivered in truth and with love, they are palatable without resentment and hatred. But how can such a contradiction exist? Simple, read the verses above our quoted scripture. Who is speaking in verse 7? Wisdom. Yes, the aspect of our life that guides us in what to say and how to say it. If we are truly Christians, we should not have malic toward another. But we can offer correction. It is how it is delivered. And yes, wisdom will guide us in when and how to say the painful but truthful comment in a manner that is positively received.
Solomon repeatedly challenges us to seek wisdom. Have you seeked in earnest? Have you applied the instructions to your daily life? If so, the loft goal of speaking wisely can be achieved.
Proverbs 8:7
Have you ever been hurt by the words of others? I am talking about gut wrenching, heart breaking words that tear you apart on the inside. And the pain just doesn't go away quickly - it lingers and festers within you. It wakes you at night, it causes a loss of appetite and your blood pressure soar each time you think of the words and how they were delivered. While cuts and broken bones heal with time, often those bitter words wreak havoc within us for years to come. And who said " Sticks and stones may break my bones, But words can never hurt me"? Surely, they have not experienced such pain and agony from such bitter words.
While it is easy to loathe the insensitive couth that uttered the words, it rattles us to think that we too can be as careless with our words. But look at the verse quoted by Solomon. Oh, to have such a mouth! It seems as if honey is drizzled on each and every word making it more palatable. But does it?
The truth is not always pleasant. When I am coached on my wieght or bad habits, it doesn't make me smile. But if the words are delivered in truth and with love, they are palatable without resentment and hatred. But how can such a contradiction exist? Simple, read the verses above our quoted scripture. Who is speaking in verse 7? Wisdom. Yes, the aspect of our life that guides us in what to say and how to say it. If we are truly Christians, we should not have malic toward another. But we can offer correction. It is how it is delivered. And yes, wisdom will guide us in when and how to say the painful but truthful comment in a manner that is positively received.
Solomon repeatedly challenges us to seek wisdom. Have you seeked in earnest? Have you applied the instructions to your daily life? If so, the loft goal of speaking wisely can be achieved.
Published on July 08, 2011 01:00
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