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Words Are Important, August 4
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be
acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
.
We all need to study the life of Christ and the lessons He gave, that we
may know how to conduct ourselves in our relation with one another. Cherish
the soothing influence of the Spirit of God. Remember that speech is a talent
of great value, if used aright, and that out of the abundance of the heart the
mouth speaketh. Remember also that by thy words thou shalt be justified
and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Unadvised words often create
difficulties which otherwise would not exist.
We are placed in this world to be children of God and to prepare for the
future immortal life. Speak no unkind, thoughtless words. As you associate
in family relationship, be careful to speak kind, tender words, which will
comfort and encourage. Do not forget the little acts of kindness which do
so much to help the member of the family who is struggling with infirmities
which no one but himself can understand.
It does not pay to persist in having one’s own way, to be unwilling to yield
in the little things which are of small consequence, thus bringing bitterness
and wrath into the home. Life is too short, too full of sorrow. We have no
time to spare for the bruising of any sore, tempted heart.
Let each one be kind and considerate of the other. Never let the sun go
down upon your wrath. Never close your eyes in sleep without making right
the little, pettish difficulties which hurt and bruise the soul....
When you are tempted to think or speak unwisely, kneel wherever you
are, and pray till you find rest in Jesus. I am sure that He will not leave you or
forsake you. You may scorn yourself because of your passionate utterances,
but remember that Jesus pities you, and that He will heal you, body and soul,
if you will do His bidding. Here is His word to you, “Let him take hold of
my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with
me” (
Isaiah 27:5
).
Jesus desires to make celestial harmony in your soul. Read His words,
not with discouragement, but with confidence and hope. Listen to the blessed
words which God speaks to you. Walking with Christ means to believe that,
though unseen, Christ is walking with you.—
Letter 104, August 4, 1901
, to
E. K. Beaman.
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