“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
Well. Ahem. The apostle Paul is calling out some church members for their words. What I don’t understand is that when I read the apostle Paul, it feels as if he is speaking directly to me.
Let me paraphrase what Paul is saying: “If what you have to say isn’t helpful – bite your tongue. But if you have something helpful to say in a certain situation, go ahead.
Sounds like common sense. Interesting that Paul has to remind his readers – me – to use common sense. I guess being a believer and truster in Christ doesn’t always mean that I have to share every last thought that comes to mind. Nor does it always mean that I am to have the last word in everything. Oh, how I wish political candidates would follow what is written here. Then they would surely…. Oh, there I go again.
Bit my tongue….
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