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Speaking Words That Build Up: A Dying Practice

By Filings on Fri, 09/24/21
Christian Living
Words
Christian Living

“It’s a very straightforward and helpful exercise to take Paul’s words [1 Corinthians 13:4-6] and apply them to what we are about to speak or write….Is what I’m about to say/write kind? Is it arrogant or rude? Is it resentful? Is it patient?” - Tim McNight

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Topics: Public Discourse, Words, Ad Hominem, Debate
  • “The offense caused by the truth does not detract from the necessity of the truth. On the other hand, rash words can devastate.”
  • On Sound Speech, Part 1
  • On Sound Speech, Part 6
  • The Sin of Provoking
  • On Sound Speech, Part 4

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A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

(ESV, Proverbs 15:1)

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