Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Which of you desires life, and covets many days to enjoy good? Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. (Psalm 34: 11-14)
War, famine, disease, tsunami, earthquake, hurricane and much more threaten us. There are malevolent men and women who delight in evil. There are satanic forces that we may confront only with God's help.
But for millions the source of suffering is not the stuff of headlines or history, but instead results from the envy, rumors, unloving criticism, disdain, neglect, and abuse of family and neighbors. The pain caused by evil tongues is often the origin of even greater evils.
May we listen more and say less. When we speak may we be loving, affirming, and encouraging. Whatever we say and do may we seek peace, wholeness, and the intention of God.
War, famine, disease, tsunami, earthquake, hurricane and much more threaten us. There are malevolent men and women who delight in evil. There are satanic forces that we may confront only with God's help.
But for millions the source of suffering is not the stuff of headlines or history, but instead results from the envy, rumors, unloving criticism, disdain, neglect, and abuse of family and neighbors. The pain caused by evil tongues is often the origin of even greater evils.
May we listen more and say less. When we speak may we be loving, affirming, and encouraging. Whatever we say and do may we seek peace, wholeness, and the intention of God.
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