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| Guard every word when speaking |
#guardthywords
Thank
you for this reminder of the pureness of heart...
I'm
learning a few things:
"Keep
THY heart with all diligence": 'thy' is second person singular, directed
to each one of us personally; why are some so diligent trying to keep the
hearts of others? Let the Lord and His word do that.
- I
must mind my own heart; I'll leave the hearts of others to the Lord. Amen.
Guard
every word when speaking/writing
This
means personally...
- I
will speak for myself... I must be careful not to be presumptuous, putting my
own words into someone's mouth.
- I
will speak for others only if I'm authorized to do so; or when they are dumb
and can't speak for themselves.
- I
will direct my words to the specific issue at hand, and be careful not to drag
in any unrelated matter.
- I
will endeavour to use the right word to convey the right meaning to avoid
unnecessary misunderstanding or confusion; that is, I must discipline myself to
avoid soundbytes.
- I
must not assume; therefore, I will ask precise questions to make sure I have
understood what has been said or written.
- I
will endeavour to point out what I consider as illogical, without common sense,
or unscriptural. Elegant silence [deliberate refusal to speak] is the antithesis of "guard every word
when speaking/writing".
- I
must be prepared to answer any questions concerning what I have spoken/written;
not doing so is irresponsible and cowardly.
- I
will readily admit and apologize when shown I have used careless or wrong
words, and rephrase my thoughts to convey the message I intended.
Just
a few thoughts on applying to myself the good message you posted.
Thank
you again. May the gracious Lord give me the grace to love and cultivate
pureness of heart. Amen