It's not a new idea or concept.... But every once in a while I need to be reminded that speaking my mind about something is NOT a good thing. This past week, I had a wonderful reminder of how important it is to think before I speak. In my selfishness, my way seemed to be the right one and those around me seemed to be wrong. Of course. I felt the "need" to speak my mind!
Thankfully, I chose to stop and think before I spoke. It was early morning and I was sitting out on the back deck contemplating all the things that needed to be said. As always, James had another idea about how I should handle the situation.
"The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace."
"The wisdom from above is first pure, then peacable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."
"Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing... these things ought not be so."
"We all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to also bridle the whole body."
"Mercy triumphs over judgment."
"Do not speak evil of one another.... Who are you to judge?"
After reading all these thoughts, thankfully, I wasn't so ready to speak my mind.
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