Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. (Proverbs 16:24 ESV)
Sweet Words
A GPS that I used many years ago had a variety of voices available. As a lark, we once set the voice to mimic the host of the TV show, The Weakest Link. She sounded curt, sharp, and almost angry. Instead of saying, “YOU are the weakest link!” she pronounced, “YOU have missed your turn!”, “In 100 meters, YOU must turn left!”
It made us laugh, but admittedly it also made me uncomfortable.
It did not take me long to change the voice to a kindly Southern gentleman. “I am so sorry, suh… but you should cahnsider a U-Turn…”
Both voices imparted the same information. But they spoke with different attitudes.
Our words, our information, our discussions can be gracious or angry. We always have the option to speak kindly or impatiently. We can talk in friendly tones, or the tones of an enemy.
And it is more than just how it makes someone feel.
Somehow, those gracious words are actually good for the soul! And Christians are all about soul improvement.
Winsome words are perhaps connections to the sanctified parts of our soul. Because our Savior is winsome.
Words that are thoughtful, and well-purposed are perhaps connections to the sanctified parts of our soul. Because our Savior is thoughtful and well-purposed.
Words that are welcoming and inviting are perhaps connections to the sanctified parts of our soul. Because our Savior is thoughtful and well-purposed.
Our words are a pathway to Jesus. Make them sweet.