Selwyn continues to discuss the need for a disciplined tongue.
I liked the reference to Matthew 12:37, the New Living Translation, expresses the thought, as follows: “The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.” What we say, is reflected in what we do, and who we are; that is, what we say and how we say it, presents a window for others to see into our individual personalities.
Selwyn says much the same thing: “When we express good things, positive things, loving things, scriptual things, these things go deeper into us. … If it is true – and I believe it is – that we become the incarnation of what we express then how careful we ought to be to ensure that what we say is guarded and governed by truth, integrity and kindness. Always remember: every word you utter becomes flesh – in you.”
Do you agree that we become what we say? Or, is it more a case of who we are, determines what we say?
We become what we say
Selwyn continues to discuss the need for a disciplined tongue.
I liked the reference to Matthew 12:37, the New Living Translation, expresses the thought, as follows: “The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.” What we say, is reflected in what we do, and who we are; that is, what we say and how we say it, presents a window for others to see into our individual personalities.
Selwyn says much the same thing: “When we express good things, positive things, loving things, scriptual things, these things go deeper into us. … If it is true – and I believe it is – that we become the incarnation of what we express then how careful we ought to be to ensure that what we say is guarded and governed by truth, integrity and kindness. Always remember: every word you utter becomes flesh – in you.”
Do you agree that we become what we say? Or, is it more a case of who we are, determines what we say?