Our home is noisy! Our home is loud! And is filled with constant talk! But, this is a good thing- discussion is a cord that helps to bind the family together. Nevertheless, constant talk can be a drain upon others and it isn’t necessarily beneficial for the talker either. We have discussed a few slogans that have been able to help us to control our tongue- I’ll share them here.
THINK
T – It is True?
H – Is it Helpful?
I – Is it Inspiring?
N – Is it Necessary?
K – Is it Kind?
“The good person brings forth good things from his store of good, and the evil person brings forth evil things from his store of evil. Moreover, I tell you this: on the Day of Judgment people will have to give account for every careless word they have spoken; for by your own words you will be acquitted, and by your own words you will be condemned.”
Matthew 12: 35-37
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“If you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
~Acts 13:15
Speak when the words build up.
Speak if the words bring a smile.
Speak where reassurance is needed.
Speak what gives hearts courage.
Speak how He would.
Words that encourage. Words that give life. Words that bless. If you have those kinds of words on the tip of your tongue, then please speak.
Otherwise, maybe it is best not to.
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I quoted Eleanor Roosevelt’s Great Minds to ds. His response: “Does this mean (sister) has a small mind because she’s always talking about people?” My response: “Does this mean WE have small minds because we’re talking about HER?” His response: “You’re always using my logic against me!” Fantastic post, Susan! Where does the THINK Principle come from, and may we use it?
Hi Marty,
Ha,haha, out of the mouths of babes eh?
I cannot remember where I first found the THINK principle (otherwise I would give due credit) but we’ve used it for years in our family. You may certainly use it!
I’d post this on your blog but I’m not sure where you are blogging now. ~smile~ Are you at HSB or HOW or both?
Love
Susan <><
Hi Susan,
I’m still on the Homeschoolblogger.com site, as I have yet to read the directions to use the Heartofwisdom.com blog. This is on my to-do list, though! When I get there, I’ll do my best to let you know.
Have a blessed week beginning!
In His Love,
Marty
Susan,
I LOVE this. I have constant talkers in my household also. That verse you have is brilliant. I love it how you can read the bible but sometimes it takes someone else to pull it out for you to really notice it.
Thank you.
Bek xx
Bek, you have a new blog! I just popped over there but will link to it in case others miss it. It’s too nice for others to miss.
http://web.me.com/rebecca.black/Grace_Overflowing/Blog/Blog.html