Framing Our Words with Truth

Sometimes we are very good at framing questions or comments  as not to offend another person.  Our intent of asking or stating something might be very different from the words we choose to represent those thoughts.  In other words we can mask our true motives by choosing words that may not represent what we are truly trying to say.  This can be a form of deceit and yet God knows our motives.  Nothing is truly hid from Him.  We can strive to not allow others to see the real us but God always knows what is taking place deep within our hearts.  Sometimes we can use our words in such a way to assure others that we really didn't mean what they thought they heard us say.  The words we choose, the way we say things, and the attitude in which we say things says a lot about our relationship with Christ.

Scripture says in Ephesians 4:25, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body."  We are also told in Hebrews 4:13, "And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account."

We can attempt to make light of our comments but God truly knows the intent  of our hearts and we have to live knowing that.   Christ says that we will give an account for every idle word that we speak.  He also tells that out of the abundance of our hearts our mouths speak.  We can try to frame our words so that they always looks sweet and accepting to others.  However, the frame around our words may not truly reflect what is being said or taking place in our hearts.  It is the strong Christian who walks with a genuine heart and is able to speak the truth in Christian love.  This is a life long practice and discipline for all of us.  May Jesus Christ be seen at the center of all of our conversations.