The Art of Christian Conversation - Marc Segall - August 1984

Marc Segall

Jesus Christ said, "By your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned" (Matthew 12:37). Just how will God judge your words? If someone were to describe the type of conversationalist you are, would he use the words tactful, kind and considerate? Or would he be inclined to say blunt, sarcastic and intimidating? "Death and life are in the power of the tongue," as Solomon so poignantly put it (Proverbs 18:21). Spoken with thought and care, our words can produce lasting, beneficial results. But spoken carelessly, they bring harmful consequences and tragic misunderstandings. We need to stop and evaluate the care we take in ordinary conversation. The dictionary defines conversation as "informal talk, often spontaneous in nature." How responsible are we for this everyday type of conversing? - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library