A PC World

It’s a PC World.

No not a personal computer world; although one can argue it’s a phone or tablet world.( If you don’t believe that just take a look around. Even on the AGT Results show last evening, of the 5 people in the Duncan Lounge, only 1 was not looking at a phone.)

I am talking about a politically correct world. There has been lots of attention draw to it during this presidential campaign, so far. So I thought I would tackle it here this morning.

• (NLT) James 1:19 … My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
• (NIV) Proverbs 22:11 … He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.
• (NLT) Colossians 4:6 … Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.

All three of these verses address our speech. 

1. Be slow to speak. I find when reflecting on the past, that the times when I am prone to say things that hurt, insult, tear down or ridicule another person are when I speak in rapid response.  If only during these times I just waited, took a deep breath, I am certain my words would have been different.
2. Who would you want as a friend?  One whose words are kind and uplifting?  Or one who insults you?  Pretty simple, isn’t it?
3. Graciousness is easy to come by when I am slow to speak. It means I use my words carefully. Careless words get people in trouble. Instead of giving people what they “deserve,” our words should give them something good that they don’t deserve.

Romans 8:28 promises us that God will use all things for the good of those who love Him. So perhaps God can use this PC world to help you and me and all our brothers and sisters in Christ to take better care of the words we use every day. To use them wisely and for the benefit of those who hear or read them.  

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