T.H.I.N.K.

Have you ever started a conversation with someone that started like this; I probably shouldn’t tell you this but I know if I tell you it won’t go any farther. Or how about this one; I’m not sure if it’s true or not but I heard. Or simply just; did you hear about. These seem like harmless conversation starters but are they really? I wish I could say I’ve never started up a conversation like that but I’d be lying if I did. The truth is if we start a conversation like that there’s a better than average chance that we are about to sin by either gossiping or out and out lying about someone. Very seldom is it a good thing to even talk about someone. Exodus 20:16 tells us not to testify falsely about a neighbor. Our neighbor here would be any other human being. Us Christians never do this do we? Let me tell you a good one I used to do until I learned my lesson. When someone was struggling and would share with me about it I would go to other believers and tell them about it asking them to pray. Seems harmless right? But I didn’t first seek permission from the person. I was so wrong!! Pastor Greg Laurie used an acronym T.H.I.N.K. Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Neccesary? Is it Kind? Before we say a word to anyone about anything we should think and ask ourselves these questions. Ephesians 4:29 says do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths but only what is helpful in building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen! Trust me when I say that my toes hurt bad when I reflect about this whole topic!! May we all do better!! A little thought about others and a lot less about ourselves could go along way!! Father in Heaven , thank you for your patience and long suffering with us a sinful people!! Continue to teach us with your word that is better than any treasure on earth!!
Let us pray for one another today to think before we speak!! God’s blessings to you all!!