Through Our Words

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Feb 26, 2022 · 4m

Oftentimes, we do not think before we speak. We can be quick to speak and slow to hear (James 1:19). We tease, tell jokes, and ramble on about things without thinking. And these things may be totally fine, as long as we are not being mean with our words! But we may not often think about the dangers of speaking thoughtlessly. A harshly spoken word can hurt the person we are speaking to. Thoughtlessly spilling secrets can damage a relationship. First Peter 1:15 says, But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do. And this includes how we use our words. It sounds impossible!…