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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Thursday; October 16, 2008

          When I was a child, I was often told “You have to use the right tool for the right job”.  This advice typically followed my using a good tool in a bad way … like trying to hammer with a tire iron.  It will work; but, it’s not very effective.

          Have you ever wondered why God gave us the ability to speak?  Most of us would probably get the basic answer of “communication” correct; but, there is something more.  When the early church leaders reflected on our gift of gab one of them noted that , “… there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.” (Ephesians 5:4)  When God created us with the ability to talk, He didn’t do it so we could tell off color jokes, gossip or tear people down; He gave us the ability so that we could encourage one another and praise Him.

          Our ability to communicate is one the greatest tools we have.  Are we using it at the right time for the right purpose?

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

 

 

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