Words

There are some words that Jesus wouldn’t say. And as those who are striving to imitate Him, neither should we. 

No foul language. 

No dirty jokes. 

No innuendos.

No disparaging words about another ethnicity.

Words are important. In the Old Testament, at least two of the Ten Commandments focus on words. 

1) Don’t take the Name of the Lord in vain. 

2) Don’t Lie 

In the New Testament, Jesus said that we will give an account for every idle word, and that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Our words matter. So what words should identify the modern day disciple of Jesus? The Apostle Paul tells the church in Ephesus, and us…

Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Eph. 4:29 NLT

The words of a new favorite song of mine called ‘Words’ by Hawk Nelson read…

Let my words be life, Let my words be truth

I don’t want to say a word, unless it points the world back to You.

Let the words I say be the sound of Your grace

I don’t want to say a word, unless it points the world back to You.

Prayer: Dear God, let my words be life. Let my words be truth. Let my words encourage and not tear down. May the words of my mouth glorify You. May the meditation of my heart that is the seedbed for my speech be pure, holy and pleasing to You. May I only speak words that Jesus would say, so that by my speech, the world will recognize me as a follower of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.