오늘의 묵상
현명한 사람들은 자신들의 지혜를 증명하기 위해서 타인에게 무례하게 말하거나 깎아내릴 필요는 없습니다. 자신들의 혀를 제어하여 침묵을 지키면서, 선하고, 고결하고, 의롭고, 진실된 것을 "삶 자체가" 말하도록 하면 됩니다.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Wise folks don't have to prove their wisdom by disrespecting others and putting them down while belittling them. Instead, godly and wise people hold their tongues and let their lives speak what is good, honorable, righteous, loving, and genuine. Our world is full of cynical sarcasm. Our culture overly rewards people who are quick with belittling and unwholesome quips — those quick and razor-sharp "put-downs" so often in TV sit-coms and on social media. As people of God and followers of Jesus, we are called to redeem others through what we say and bring a blessing with our words (Ephesians 4:29).
내 기도
거룩하신 아버지, 제가 말을 잘 제어하도록 지혜를 주시옵소서. 제 말이 이웃들에게 축복이 되고 당신께 찬양의 원천이 되도록 해 주십시오. 예수님 이름으로 기도합니다. 아멘.
My Prayer...
Holy Father, I ask for your wisdom, patience, and kindness so I can use my speech to bless others and praise you. Please, Father, pour the Holy Spirit into my heart in a fresh way when I am tempted to use my words to hurt, belittle, and insult others. I don't want to do those things, so I ask for the Spirit's help. In Jesus' name, I ask for your help to be more gracious and loving as I speak with others. Amen.
