“Let your
speech always be with grace, as though
seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”
(v.6)
Here in chapter 4, Paul is reminding us that we as Christians
should communicate with one another with grace - whether in casual
conversations about trivia or deep discussions about important issues. This is
especially true in our day and age as there are so many social media forums
form which we can speak to hundreds, even thousands around the world.
The Bible recognizes that communication needs to be monitored
with great care. For example, Paul urges in our text that, “our speech should
always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to
answer each one” (v.6). His concern was that our speech be graceful, reflecting
the beauty of our Savior. And, it must be inviting to others. Talking with the
right tone to unbelievers is vital to our ability to witness to them.
Therefore, we need to guard our lips, making David's prayer in Psalm
19:14 our daily prayer: "Let the words of my mouth and the medication of
my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer."
The Truth
“I will guard my ways, lest I sin with my tongue.” (Psalm 39:1)
