"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your moths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." - Ephesians 4:29
OK, so this week, by the grace of God and with the understanding that He loves you deeply and that you can't do anything to curry his favor (enough with the caveats, already!), let's try doing this. No unwholesome talk. This doesn't just mean putting a cap on swearing or naughty jokes. It means putting a cap on every single demeaning, sarcastic, subtly gossipy thing (you know the things you and I say about presidents and politicians and people we don't like and our prayer requests regarding friends) and replacing this with words that help build others up.
Let's try it. Let's try going a week without any -- none, nada, zippo, zero -- unwholesome talk. Nothing that approaches a slightly judmental sentiment about another human being. And, with the help of the Spirit, let's try to say ONLY what's helpful for building others up according to their needs. We'll call it "Paul's Pipe Dream Challenge" If you've got a better name, let me know.
So, who's with me? Are you in?
Also, if you've got some thoughts on Love Languages, feel free to chime in.
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Mon, April 20, 2009
by Jason Brown