Prior
to the Sunday morning service at Eastside, I noticed “Maria’s” black shirt, and
smiled. The white letters read, “Let’s eat Grandma. Let’s eat, Grandma.
Punctuation saves lives.” This clever slogan reminded me of the importance of
our words.
In
the first sentence, the reader is upset
to find out Grandma is going to become part of someone’s cannibalistic feast.
In the second sentence, the reader is happy to discover Grandma (may take some
time out of her schedule) to consume some food with us. The shade of meaning in
both these sentences is separated by a small comma.
In
James 3, the Bible tells us our
tongue is a small body part that has the ability to do important actions. On
one side of our mouth, we can bless God at church on Sunday.
On
Monday morning (from the other side of our mouth), we can swear at the driver
in front of us for going too slow (in their car). Isn’t it a bit hypocritical
to do both with our language? (Also read Colossians 4:6 for additional
assistance with correct communiqué.)
Psalms
22:14 (NLT) asks the Almighty, “May the
words of my mouth and the [my thoughts]
be pleasing to you, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Whether you like it or not, God is on constant
surveillance monitoring your every thought and action. One day, He will return
to earth to gather His children (I Thessalonians 4:16-18). Are you ready for
the adventure of a lifetime (see Salvation
by the Book).
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