Words Like Apples of Gold
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Proverbs 25:11. Some are seen to come forth from their daily communion with God clothed with the meekness of Christ. Their words … come forth sweetly from their lips. They scatter seeds of love and kindness all along their path, … because […]
Words That Bring Sunshine and Joy
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Colossians 4:6. The talent of speech was given to be used for the benefit of all. Pleasant, cheery words cost no more than unpleasant, moody words. Sharp words wound and bruise the soul. In […]
When Silence Is Eloquence
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. Proverbs 17:9. The psalmist asks, “Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his […]
An Index to Character
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Ephesians 5:4. A man’s character may be quite accurately estimated by the nature of his conversation…. Those who jest and joke and indulge in cheap conversation place themselves upon a level where Satan can gain access to them…. When […]
Speech a Precious Talent
By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Matthew 12:37. God has given every youth the talent of speech to be improved for Him. This is a most important trust…. Let your words be life-giving, pointing those around you to the Saviour. Let them bring sunshine instead of […]
How Are You Using your Talents?
Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his Lord’s money. Matthew 25:16-18. The knowledge of the […]
