MEANINGLESS CHATTER

Related image    Words, words, words, but no communication or show of relationship of caring.  I am amazed at all the peripheral of words that we give attention and feel that we must form an opinion.  "Keep reminding them of these things.  Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.  Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.  Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly."  2 Timothy 2:14-16.  This reminder is not just for YOU, but is VERY MUCH for me.  The Proverbs reminds us that where there are many words, there is also sin.  

The debates on tweets from the President, from the NFL owners, the players, and any other causes and words that draw attention away from the real enemy....we wrestle not against flesh and blood! We must stay alert and not be drawn away with chatter/trifles/disputations. All of the negatives weary the heart and mind from prayer.  We are responsible and accountable to use our words wisely...note to Cheryl!  Words are life and words are death.  As Christ followers, please let's encourage each other to use words of life on social medias and not move into negative opinion for the sake of arguing and winning.  Many of our listeners are without the Lord and they need to hear from us the words of life. Just my thoughts and hopefully not godless chatter@  Forever learning.  In process!  #IHAVETHREESONS.

 

 

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