sermonette: Words Should Never Hurt Us
Our Response To Idle Words
Ted E. Bowling
Given 13-Sep-03; Sermon #630s; 13 minutes
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Ted Bowling, reflecting upon the destructive aspects of words, counsels that ignoring or deflecting insults and abuses is far wiser than combating each slight made against us.
We need to follow King David's example of holding his peace (exercising patience and longsuffering) against Shimei when he had all the resources of retaliation at his disposal. We must learn to forgive and forget, wiping the slate clear every day. When we forgive others, God sees His behavior reflected in us and gives us peace.
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Destructive words Forgive and forget Ignoring insults Long suffering Patience Peace Pride Retaliation Shimei Spiritual correction Sticks and stones Wearing our feelings on our sleeves Words
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