"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone"- Colossians 4:6 (NIV).
Our words should be like salt, used to preserve, not tear down. Solomon said reckless words were like a thrusting sword: cutting, wounding, destroying. Instead, our words should bring healing (Proverbs 12:18). What's our excuse for brandishing a razor tongue: "I've been under a lot of stress," "Someone was unjust towards me," "They drew first blood." Brothers and Sisters, there will be a day, in which we will be held accountable for every careless word we have spoken...some will justify us, but some will condemn us (Matthew 12:36-37). What's even more destructive, James said our unbridled tongue makes our religion worthless (James 1:26). If you find yourself in a dueling match of words today, remember the tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit (Proverbs 18:21).
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