Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature
will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live
to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. Galatians
6:8
Just like a loaded gun, the hurtful words we say to another
person can have a lasting effect on someone else's life. Too often, the
words come quickly before we have had a chance to think them through and once
they have left our mouths, the damage has been done. Similarly, the words
we say to another person just may lead someone into a relationship with Jesus
Christ.
In both cases, words have consequences. Sin
always leads to negative and deadly consequences, while faithfulness to God
always leads to positive consequences and life.
We must focus on doing things that have positive
consequences; starting with the words we choose. Let us build others up rather
than tearing people down.
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