” Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths.”

The Scriptural passage for today is found in Ephesians 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, that it may benefit those who listen.” Here, we have instructions being given the early Christians as to how they should treat one another. Of course, these tenants of behavior are still applicable for us today as we interact with our fellow Christians. Always remember that words have the ability to hurt, to tear down, or to heal and build up. Let us not be known as a tale-bearer or a local gossip. Instead, let us be known as people who use our words to build up. Others are watching and listening. Never doubt it.

Today, let’s be sure to remember to share the love, joy, and kindness with all those with whom we come in contact. Also, remember to choose our words very carefully to build up and not tear down. My grandmother had a name for people with “loose tongues.” She called them “bell-clappers.” Think about it. Let it not be said of us.

Happy Thursday!