'Careless words
Careless words
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29
There is a quietness toward others, which all should cultivate. There are many words spoken, which ought never to pass the door of the lips. There are people who seem to exercise no restraint whatever on their speech.
They allow every passing thought to take form in words. They never think what the effect of their words will be — how they will fly like arrows shot by some careless marksman, and will pierce hearts they were never meant to hurt.
Thus friendships are broken and injuries are inflicted, which can never be repaired.
Careless words are forever making grief and sorrow in tender spirits. We pity the mute whom sometimes we meet.
Muteness is more blessed by far, than speech — if all we can do with our marvelous gift is to utter bitter, angry, abusive, or sharp, cutting words.
"Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips!" Psalm 141:3