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What words should we use? Words are to pastors what the law is to police officers, and what coding is to programmers. Words are a pastor thing. They’re my craft. Everything I do, I do with words. I don’t use any other tools.
They’re a pastor thing, but they’re not just a pastor thing. Every time that you use words, they matter. Oh man, do words matter. Words can make your day in a second and wreck your month in a moment. Words alone can leave you crying in the dark, and lift you higher than you’ve ever been. Words have built nations, and words have torn nations to shreds. Words matter.
So, what words should you use? Paul has principles for us to use to guide our words in Ephesians 4:25-5:2. Listen in this Sunday!
Ephesians 4:25- 5:2
25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 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.
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
5 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
