Speak Well of Others - Crosswalk the Devotional - February 5

Truths observed at the intersection of faith and life by Crosswalk.com editors [Crosswalk.com Logo]( Crosswalk: The Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Speak Well of Others by Debbie Holloway "The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil" ([Proverbs 15:28](. In this age of Internet and social media, gone are the days of the off-switch for dialogue. Time was, conversations ended. Then, with the birth of online discussion forums, they could continue indefinitely (with every word preserved for all to see). Now that we are chained to mobile devices, the debates and exchanges never even have to pause. We may start them at our computers, but we continue them in the elevator…in the car…during dinner. Even during real-life banter with friends and family, fingers fly over smartphones to contribute thoughts to the discourse of the Internet world. It's hard to step back once you get used to it. I find it to be a very love-hate thing; bittersweet for several reasons. On the one hand, I am completely amazed and delighted by the ability to connect, share, grow, and learn that modern technology provides. On the other hand, the ability to tear apart an opponent with the stroke of a key makes certain biblical mandates that much harder to follow. “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger” ([James 1:9](. “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person”([Colossians 4:6](. I believe that graciousness of speech, speaking well of others (even my enemy or opponent) is something God requires of me. As someone who rarely shies away from conversation or confrontation, every day is a battle for me in this regard. I find myself asking, Is this a hill to die on? Is this going to change anyone’s mind, anyway? [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You May Also Like: [7 Reasons Singing Is Essential to the Christian Life]( Tom Olson The seven reasons below answer these questions and unpack more important truth about singing in the life of an individual Christian and the church. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Amazing Children's Choir Sings 'I Can Only Imagine']( It is a beautiful moment of worship when this children's choir belts out the words of the iconic Christian song 'I Can Only Imagine.' MercyMe's hit song 'I Can Only Imagine' has inspired millions of hearts all over the world. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe From This Email]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2021 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 500, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk.com - The Devotional. [Link](