Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
“Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit” (Proverbs 15:4, GNT).
This saying is particularly important for young people, since they are still forming their identity and are very sensitive to what is said about them. Colossians 3:21 says, “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged” (NKJV).
Speaking kind words is one of the richest gifts we have to give to others. Cultivating the godly frame of mind that leads to kind words also helps us to deal with the opposite, cruel words from others. An understanding attitude takes into account the shortcomings of others and tries to see their perspective and avoid being offended.
How are your words?
Amanda Stiver graduated from the Robert D. Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon.
Mr. Seiglie was born in Havana, Cuba, and came to the United States when he was a child. He found out about the Church when he was 17 from a Church member in high school. He went to Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas, and in Pasadena, California, graduating with degrees in theology and Spanish. He serves as the pastor of the Garden Grove, CA UCG congregation and serves in the Spanish speaking areas of South America. He also writes for the Beyond Today magazine and currently serves on the UCG Council of Elders. He and his wife, Caty, have four grown daughters, and grandchildren.
