Foolish talk.

How much foolish talks place in our lives each day? If I evaluate my own life I must say....way to much. Check this verse out:

2 Timothy 2:23-25

23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,

God's word is to the point on our foolish talk isn't it. I have a good example of this. Take sports for our example. Now I will tell you I am a BIG sports fan. Now think on this....how much time each day is spent on arguing about how great your team is and in return the fellow you are talking to arguing about why his team is best. Now how many times have you or your buddy went away very aggrivated because of the discussion? Over foolishness!!! What difference does it make in eternity of who's team is the best? Absolutely none!

Now look at what verse 24 says....we must not quarrel or argue but be gentle. It tells us we also must be able to teach. Teach what? What the Word of God says. God's word is very important...are you able to explain it to others? You should be able to. If you can't the main reason is you are not reading and studying it enough. It also tells us to be patient. If we try to shove the Word down peoples throats they will not listen...so be patient. Verse 25 tells us to correct our opposition in humility. Not harshly but in love. Many times folks will want to accuse you of judging them when you correct them but it is clear we are to show them the truth in God's Word! Just remember humility and love are key! Why do we correct them? verse 25 shows us the reason...that they may know the truth and repent before God!

So how is your talk....foolish or godly?

Be sure to read God's word today!

Tom