Brenda Walsh Ministries
Seasoned with Salt.

Social media has elevated connecting with people to a whole new level. People share things that used to be private - kept between only their closest friends. But this new information age has people sharing the most intimate details about their lives . . . and the lives of others. Before hitting that send button, stop and think, “Is what I’m about to send going to hurt someone else? Is my humor at the expense of a friend? Will my post embarrass someone?” Words are powerful, dangerous weapons and have the ability to destroy lives, which is why the Bible has quite a bit to say about controlling our tongues. In Proverbs 13:3, we’re told, “Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.” And Ephesians 4:29 says, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Before speaking, consider whether or not what you’re about to say is kind, wholesome, uplifting, and Christ-like. If not, better to control your tongue and follow the advice in Colossians 4:6: “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” Text: 1 Peter 3:10, Proverbs 18:21, James 3:6, Matthew 12:36-37