Thursday Thoughts on Words
We spend a lot of time in this life trying to get things: money, power, success, a spouse, a house, a car, etc. How much time do we spend trying to get wisdom? The answer for me is “not enough.”
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” Proverbs 1:7
If I fear the Lord I am at the starting gate of gaining wisdom, but if I don’t pursue it and accept discipline I will never make it to the finish line.
Last night I ran across an article that is based on a chapter in James, one I bet you are familiar with- James 3: 1-13.
The article discussed the old adage “Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me,” and questioned the validity of the saying in light of James advice about the tongue. Usually I am a big fan of old time sayings but in this case I have to side with James. Words are sharper than a two edged sword.
I encourage to read the article and you can view it here (Sticks and Stones)
Give it some thought. I think it’s a great essay about the power of our words and our responsibility for how we use them.
Have a great Thursday!