The conversations we have each day reveal what is most important to us. The way we discuss matters with others shows our intentions, hurts, fears and ambitions.
If I have a selfish ambition, my speech is partial towards me.
If I am fearful of something, my speech is protective.
If I am over-confident, my speech is boastful.
If I am desperate or unthoughtful, my speech is hypocritical.
If I need to be right, my speech is jealous towards my own views.
Our speech is important because is drives our lives and builds the world around us. When we speak with fear the world around us is built with fear.
Let's use another approach to our conversations. Let our speech be pure, peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
If you're frustrated with the world you live in, change your speech. Ask God to help you speak purely and watch how your world changes as the fruit of your speech grows all around you. You will not regret it!!