Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Tag: wordsmatter
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Laughter is a gift from God, but not every joke is harmless. How often do we excuse hurtful words by saying, “I was only kidding,” or “Can’t you take a joke?” Sometimes we laugh because everyone else is laughing, never realizing our words have pierced someone’s heart. This doesn’t mean we should become joyless or…
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Have you ever considered that the words you speak reflect your standing with God? Jesus says, “the words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you” (Matthew 15:18, NLT). Where we are with God shapes our heart; our heart shapes our words and actions—so our words reveal where we truly stand with Him (Luke…