For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue
from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile (1 Peter 3:10).
Only God's Word defines pride. When you learn and know God's Word, you
can tell whether or not you've been proud. So, anybody may call you proud, but
they have no parameters for judging pride; only the Word of God can, because
pride is a thing of the heart.
However, rudeness is not a thing of the heart. You can be good in your
heart, humble in your heart, yet be rude, maybe in your answers and comments
about others. You may not mean to be rude, and yet your answers are rude. This
is one of the reasons for consciously learning the right language as a child of
God. Learning the right communication is part of spiritual growth and
self-development. Consciously improve in the way you address others.
Imagine what they said of Jesus, "No man ever spoke like this
man" (John 7:46). They were turned on by His words; they were inspired and
blessed by His communication. It should be the same testimony of you. Get those
around you stirred by the words that come out of you: "...Say nothing evil
or hurtful" (1 Peter 3:10 MSG).
Words define your life, value, and personality. The character of your
words is the character of your personality. Therefore, let your words be
gracious at all time; let your communication be edifying. Some people allow
bitterness into their hearts which reflect in their communication, and that's
wrong. Whatever the case, never allow bitterness into your heart, nor in your
language. In Ephesians 4:31, the Bible says, "Let all bitterness, and
wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with
all malice." So, get rid of bitterness, malice, and anger; get rid of
hurtful words. Walk in love. Don't only show love to those who love you; love
those whom you think are against you. Let your words and actions be gracious,
and seasoned with love - at all times.
PRAYER: Blessed Father, thank you for your love that's shed abroad in my
heart by the Holy Spirit, which I consciously demonstrate to my world through
my words and actions. Bitterness, hatred, and pride, have no part in me,
because I consistently walk in love and in your righteousness, in Jesus' Name.
Amen.
Further Study: Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless
them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which
despitefully use you, and persecute you;
1-Year Bible Reading
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 22:1-14, Exodus 20
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