If you have been reading my blog for a while, you are probably aware that I am trying to work on developing one good habit a month – and the habit for January is “Positive Speech”.
Imagine my delight when I found a simple acronym online that perfectly defines what I am working towards.
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Before you Speak, THINK: Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind?
This also serves as an excellent reminder of a verse from the Bible – one the Lord wanted me to implement in my life this year.
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)
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Oh, I love the acrostic!!! ?That will help me. It is so biblical and right to guard our tongues, but we are like those analogies in James 3: 1-10: “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many ways. If any one does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.”
I am so glad you shared with us today!!!! That’s a MOUTH-FUL (sorry about the weird pun)!
A timely reminder of the verses from James. Thank you Jacqueline!