Choosing Words That Build Others

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Post published:July 23, 2026
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Ephesians 4:29

Choosing Words That Build Others

Our words should be truthful, timely, and useful to the person hearing them.

Teaching

Words can correct, comfort, instruct, or damage. Speaking responsibly means considering both the truth of what we say and the way we deliver it.

Before speaking, ask whether the comment is necessary, accurate, and likely to help. Correction should address the issue without humiliating the person.

Put It Into Practice

Pay attention to one conversation today. Slow down, remove exaggeration, and choose words that make the next step clear.

Takeaway

Before speaking, ask whether your words are truthful, timely, and useful to the person who will hear them.

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