Chapter 62—Communication
Far-reaching Influence of Words—The voice and tongue are
gifts from God, and if rightly used, they are a power for God. Words
mean very much. They may express love, devotion, praise, melody
to God, or hatred and revenge. Words reveal the sentiments of the
heart. They may be a savor of life unto life or of death unto death. The
tongue is a world of blessing or a world of iniquity.—MS 40, 1896.
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The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 3:1159
.)
Desolating Hail or Seeds of Love?—Some are seen to come forth
from their daily communion with God clothed with the meekness of
Christ. Their words are not like a desolating hail, crushing everything
before it; they come forth sweetly from their lips. They scatter seeds
of love and kindness all along their path, and that all unconsciously,
because Christ lives in their heart. Their influence is felt more than it
is seen.—MS 24, 1887. (
The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 3:1159
.)
Words That Cheer—The wails of a world’s sorrow are heard all
around us. Sin is pressing its shadow upon us, and our minds must
be ready for every good word and work. We know that we have the
presence of Jesus. The sweet influence of His Holy Spirit is teaching
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and guiding our thoughts, leading us to speak words that will cheer
and brighten the pathway of others.—
Testimonies for the Church
6:115
(1900).
Cheerful Words—If we look on the bright side of things, we shall
find enough to make us cheerful and happy. If we give smiles, they
will be returned to us; if we speak pleasant, cheerful words, they will
be spoken to us again.—
The Signs of the Times, February 12, 1885
.
Christ-centered Words—The words of men express their own
human thoughts, but those of Christ are spirit and life.—
Testimonies
for the Church 5:433
(1885).
Angels are listening to hear what kind of report you are bearing
to the world about your heavenly Master. Let your conversation be of
Him who liveth to make intercession for you before the Father. When
you take the hand of a friend, let praise to God be on your lips and in
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