My husband works for a car dealership and his job includes many responsibilities, some of which include going to the police car pound to retrieve a car.
Several years ago, we were quite taken with a TV reality show, which was based upon people retrieving their cars and the antics that often went on in so doing. We were fascinated and wondered if it were put on.
A trip to the pound and a picture speaks a thousand words … 
My husband shot and sent me the photo, no text was necessary, demonstrating there may have been much reality in the TV show we remembered.
Then came the next text, “Be sure to read the sign on top too.”
It’s slightly blurry but you get the point –
We need reminders of how to speak and use our words.
- Speak wise and winsome words. “Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone” (Colossians 4:6, NLT).
- Speak good and helpful words. “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them” (Ephesians 4:29, NLT).
- Speak words truthfully. “Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies!” (Psalm 34:13, NLT).
- Speak gentle words. “A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare” (Proverbs 15:1, NLT).
The words we speak and the way we conduct ourselves matters.
Be careful little tongue what you say.
“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.”
– John Maxwell
Today I am joining … Trekking Thru the Week and #RaRaLInkup and Grace Full Tuesday and Tell His Story .
O be careful little tongue what you say; a precious song impacting lives since children Sunday school! Thanks so much for this reminder, Joanne. It’s a very timely one. Blessings to you.
This is good advice! I remember one time coming home from vacation (a 7-hour drive) we stopped for a bite to eat and inadvertently parked in a tow-away zone. We had to retrieve our car from the pound. The man at the pound and the policeman who gave us a ride could not have been nicer! It was still a harrowing experience, and added 2 hours to our trip!
Yes. Our words, attitudes, and how we act & react with others matters. Every. Day.
They truly do and we never know who will be observing us in action.
I’m glad they make a point of courtesy! And if it’s an expectation of the general public, how much more should believers live up to those standards!
Indeed!
Yes, this is such an important reminder, Joanne! Our words and attitude really matter. Thank you for sharing over at GraceFull Tuesday!
Signs that seem childlike reminding people to be nice like that always stop me in my tracks. We need to be reminded! At least I do. Thanks for sharing!
I have read several posts that refer to watching our tongues. It seems that we need more and more reminders of how to speak to others. I appreciate your reminders today.