Augustine had a sign on his living room wall that said,
"He who speaks evil of an absent man or woman is not welcome at this table." Instead, try the acronym "T.H.I.N.K."the next time you are not sure whether or not you should say something.
•T- Is it Truthful?
•H- Is it Helpful?
•Is it Inspiring?
•N-Is it Necessary?
•K- Is it Kind?
Instead of speaking evil of someone, we are to "be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another." You might say, "But they don't deserve that!" True, but neither do you or I, and God still forgave us. Paul concludes this passage by saying, "Just as God through Christ has forgiven you." Forgiven people should be forgiving people. Otherwise, we are grieving the Spirit.
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