Remind them of these things and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers (2 Timothy 2:14, NASB1995). I’ve highlighted “wrangle about words.” This phrase comes from one word in the Greek: “logomacheo.” Be patient as I will draw a conclusion soon, but “logomacheo” is a compound word […]
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Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body (Proverbs 16:24, ESV). This proverb uses two interesting phrases about the response of gracious words: sweetness to the soul and healing to the body. Recent brain research indicates that our words and resultant actions wear neurological pathways that subsequent experiences follow. If
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Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances (Proverbs 25:11, ESV). We all have conversations each day. Lots of them. I’ve heard that women speak 20,000 words a day but men only 7,000 words a day. But that’s wrong! Northwestern University conducted a study using what they called a “sociometer” that
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In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch (Psalm 5:3, NASB1995). Today is Valentine’s Day. Americans will send and receive over 145 million cards today. Most of these cards will be quickly discarded, and the contained words forgotten. I know I get a C- for romanticism on the
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Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them (2 Timothy 2:14, NLT). I have self-diagnosed myself with having “word-phobia.” I noticed that I had an acute case of this new phobia when discussing complex topics
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45 ESV Words don’t mean what they used to mean. Within culture – what do the following words mean and what