Gedanken zum Vers des Tages
Klarheit ist nicht das einzige Ziel in der Kommunikation der Christen. Auch verstanden zu werden, ist nicht das Ziel. Das Ziel ist, wahrhaftig zu sein. Das Ziel ist, in Abhängigkeit der Bedürfnisse der einzelnen Personen angemessen, ermutigend und auferbauend zu sein.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
The goal in Christian communication is not just clarity. The goal is not just to be understood. The goal is not just to be truthful. The goal is not only to be appropriate and helpful, but also to be JESUShaped disciples; it means we want to deliver our message based on their needs so it benefits, blesses, and builds up those who listen. Not only do we avoid crude, profane, or improper speech, but we are to fill our lives and the ears of those who hear us with the kinds of words that Jesus would share with people. God has called us to this high standard because we are to reflect and demonstrate Christ's character in our lives, bearing the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) as he transforms us to become more like our Savior (2 Corinthians 3:18).
Mein Gebet
Sanfter Hirte, mögest du mir ein reines Herz geben, damit meine Worte rein werden. Schenke mir ein freundliches Herz, damit meine Worte freundlich werden. Erfülle mein Herz mit Freude und Ermutigung, um sie mit denen zu teilen, die du auf meinen Weg stellst und mit denen ich mich unterhalte. Im Namen Jesu bete ich. Amen.
My Prayer...
Tender Shepherd, please bless me with a pure heart so my words will be a helpful blessing to those who hear them. Please give me a kind heart so my words will build up those who hear them. Please help my heart be full of joy and encouragement so that I may benefit those who need my words. In Jesus' name, I pray, asking the Spirit to help my words be shaped by the fruit you want to see come alive in me. Amen.
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