Words are easily spoken, but not soon forgotten

 

Words are easily spoken, but not soon forgotten

In the depths of ancient wisdom lies a timeless truth, echoed through the ages—a truth so profound that it transcends the boundaries of time and space. Matthew, the Gospel bearer, imparts to us a revelation in the words of Matthew 15:11, 18-20:

"Make a tree good and its fruits will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruits will be bad. For a tree is recognized by its fruits (we are the tree). You brood of vipers, how can you that are evil say anything that is good. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouths speak. The good man brings good things out of the good that is stored up in him and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you man will have to give account on the Day of Judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted and by your words you will be condemned."

These words resonate with a clarity that cuts through the noise of our daily lives, urging us to pause and reflect on the weight of our speech. For within our words lies the power to shape destinies, to mend broken hearts, or to inflict wounds that fester long after the sound has faded.

So critically important, are the words we choose to say one to another!

In the cacophony of modern existence, where haste often trumps mindfulness, we must tread cautiously upon the path of speech. Our tongues, like double-edged swords, hold the potential for both blessing and curse. They can build bridges of understanding or erect barriers of hostility. The choice, dear reader, lies within our grasp.

We have to watch what we say very carefully, we need to be slow to anger, have patience, and not say things that we will later regret. Our mouth and our tongue are used by Satan to cause pain, misery, and suffering to others and to ourself. Think before you speak! Ask yourself this question.

In the heat of emotion, when anger simmers and resentment boils, let us remember the admonition to be slow to speak and quick to listen. Let us temper our words with the wisdom born of introspection, lest we sow seeds of discord that yield a bitter harvest.

Choose your words carefully, they can destroy a relationship in no time.

Relationships, delicate as spun glass, can shatter under the weight of careless words. Like seeds cast upon rocky soil, they wither and die in the barren wasteland of miscommunication. Let us nurture them with the waters of kindness and understanding, that they may bloom in the radiance of love.

Words are easily spoken but not soon forgiven.

The scars left by hurtful words may fade with time, but their memory lingers like a shadow upon the soul. Let us guard our speech as a precious treasure, for once unleashed, it cannot be recalled. Let us choose our words with the same care we would select jewels for a crown, for they adorn the fabric of our lives.

In the quiet moments before you speak, let us heed the wisdom of ages past. Let us emulate the wise old owl, whose silence spoke volumes, and whose ears were attuned to the whispers of the wind. There once was a wise old owl, the more he saw, the less he spoke, the less he spoke, the more he heard, why can't we be like that old bird. Let us be mindful of the power we wield with our words, and let us use it not to wound, but to heal; not to divide, but to unite.

For in the end, it is not the volume of our speech that defines us, but the depth of our compassion and the sincerity of our intentions. Let us choose our words wisely, for they are the legacy we leave behind—a testament to the goodness that dwells within our hearts.