The Words They Could Not Hear

FIRST LIGHT + FIRST WORDS · Oct 1, 2026 · 3m

Does an unkind remark matter if the person never hears it?

Beginning with God’s command in Leviticus 19:14, Loren Lansky reflects on the way we speak about people who cannot hear our conversations.

Discover how the mercy of Jesus can shape our private words, help us correct unfair remarks, and teach us to care for a neighbor’s name.

Scripture: Leviticus 19:14; James 3:9–10; Mark 7:31–37.