Words To Live By

“Could it be that with the advent of social media some verses suddenly became written in invisible ink or perhaps reached an expiration date?” Asked my friend and preaching colleague Don Truex on his facebook page.

For example…

PR 27:2–”Let another praise you, and not your own mouth…”

MT 6:1– “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.”

MT 6:3– “When you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing…”

1 PT 3:3,4– “Your beauty…should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”

EP 4:29– “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs…”

JS 1:19– “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

Just A Thought.

Don’s post elicited over 225 “likes,” as well as numerous shares and positive comments.

Lee Wildman agreed and posted, “I would add verses about gossip and slander too.” Julie Adams added, “creating doubt of others, sometimes appear to be part of a “buffet” line.” Good ideas, Lee and Julie.

Prov. 11:13–“A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.”

Prov. 16:28–”A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.”

Ps. 146:2-3:–“Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right, and speaks honestly. He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.”

I would add these verses to the list as well.

Eph. 4:25-”Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.”

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

Rom 14:1–”As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.”

Prov 15:1–”A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

Prov 26:4–”Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.”

Prov. 10:14–”The wise don’t tell everything they know, but the foolish talk too much and are ruined” (NCV)

Prov. 12:18–”Reckless words pierce like a sword.”

Eccl 3:7–”{There is} A time to keep silence, And a time to speak.”

Matt 12:36–”I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.

Yep. Good thoughts. But even better when applied.

–Ken Weliever, The Preacherman