In our interactions with others, the Bible teaches the importance of thoughtful and loving communication. According to Colossians 4:6, our speech should be seasoned with salt, making it gracious and effective in building up those around us. The book of Proverbs reminds us that a gentle answer can turn away wrath, while Ephesians 4:25-29 urges us to speak truthfully and kindly, avoiding hurtful words that can damage relationships. By following these principles, as 1 John 3:18 encourages, we can demonstrate our love for one another through actions and sincere words.
Relevance Score
35%
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold. He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need. Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.”
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.