Post by Lee on Apr 3, 2014 3:32:34 GMT
And it is not just the subject matter of our conversation that determines our heart—it is the spirit and character. The Truth can be used in conversation as an instrument of abuse and antagonism to gratify pride and the perverse, evil reactions of the flesh within us. Solomon says—
"There is that speaketh like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise is health" (Prov. 12:18).
We know of course, that the pure Spirit-Word is sharper and more piercing than any sword, but it must be wielded in meekness and wisdom and love, to purge and purify, but not to condemn and destroy—
"If a man be overtaken in a fault, restore such an one
in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted (Gal. 6:1).
1958 Berean
"There is that speaketh like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise is health" (Prov. 12:18).
We know of course, that the pure Spirit-Word is sharper and more piercing than any sword, but it must be wielded in meekness and wisdom and love, to purge and purify, but not to condemn and destroy—
"If a man be overtaken in a fault, restore such an one
in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted (Gal. 6:1).
1958 Berean