SABRINA
I am Sabrina Williams, Director of children and family Ministry here at
Central. Our grandson, Weston, recently came running into the room to tattle
on his brother. A bad word had been said. When asked, the look of a big
brown eyed mortified four year old repeated it. Brett said STUPID!
After a brief sigh of relief, I thought. Bad word? What exactly constitutes a
bad word? Society has unacceptable ones. But many times it is NOT the four
letter ones. Sometimes bad words are the ones that leave people feeling bad
or worthless afterward. Maybe it’s a conversation where you leave feeling
discouraged or hopeless because of unkind words, or maybe you leave
feeling guilty because you got pulled into a gossip session.
Ephesians 4:29 reminds us, “Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but
only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may
give grace to those who hear.” We need to guard our words - not just the four
letter ones. When we say the right thing at the right time, we lift people up,
show God’s love and grace, and just generally make the world a happier,
better place! Have a blessed day!
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