Some of us speak from the head. We say the right things, as if from a script or cue cards, but often without the fruit of the Spirit, passion, or empathy.
Some of us speak from the heart. It may not always be the right wording, but it is almost always filled with the fruit of the spirit, passion, and empathy.
Most of us know the difference between the two.
The words we speak matter. The way in which we use those words also matters. Speech that is both led by the Holy Spirit and reflects the Word of God is speech that honors God and the listener. You might think that consistently speaking this way is impossible. However, God’s Word does provide the solution. Part of that solution is a three-pronged attack that we should utilize daily:
- Prioritize listening and understanding
- Do not rush to speak
- Do not rush to anger
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; ~James 1:19
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