STRIVE TO BE ENCOURAGING IN SPEECH

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STRIVE TO BE ENCOURAGING IN SPEECH

Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

Ephesians 5:4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.

Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

We want our words to be encouraging and positive. There should be no insults, mockery, cut-downs, gossip, or slander, especially in the presence of children. Humor should reflect a walk with God.

It's so easy to get caught up in unproductive talk! No one really intends to gossip or deliberately speak poorly about another person, yet it occurs. It's essential for church leaders to remember WHAT we're saying and HOW we're saying it, especially in front of children. Children are constantly watching, and they will imitate the actions, speech patterns, tone, and attitudes of the adults in their lives.

Therefore, regardless of whether you're serving with children or not, let us speak in such a way that anyone of any age who interacts with us feels uplifted and blessed!