Free Speech

I was reading in James chapter 3 this morning and he was talking about our speech. In today’s world everyone thinks they are free to say just about anything they want simply because they have the “right” to do so no matter what the outcome.

Scripture, on the other hand, seems to take a different road, the One Less Traveled. It speaks of how the tongue, although it is a small member of the body, it boasts great things. And that the tongue is a fire, setting on fire the course of human existence. We can certainly see how much damage conversations have caused due to the hatred of individuals toward another, toward groups of individuals. Scripture also says that with the tongue we bless God and curse people who are made in God’s likeness. Free Speech is the kind that comes from above, not from jealousy and selfish ambition. From the heart the mouth speaks. If we have the true love of God within us, the wisdom that comes from being near to God, that wisdom is first pure, peaceful, gentle, obedient, full of mercy and good fruits. It is nonjudgmental, without hypocrisy and this fruit is sown in peace among those who make peace.

May we consider the words of our mouth and the things that our heart dwells on, what we meditate on, that they be acceptable in God’s sight, who is our strength and our redeemer. Truly “Free” Speech is free of hatred, bias, envy, greed, prejudice, manipulation, bullying, lies, and anything that puts us above God and His principles. May our Speech be Free from the wages of sin.

24 Replies to “Free Speech”

  1. This design is wicked! You most certainly know how to keep a reader entertained.
    Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) Fantastic job.
    I really enjoyed what you had to say, and more
    than that, how you presented it. Too cool!

  2. Hello! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any issues with hackers?
    My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up
    losing many months of hard work due to no data backup.

    Do you have any solutions to protect against hackers?

  3. Hello! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a collection of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same niche.

    Your blog provided us valuable information to work on. You have done
    a wonderful job!

  4. hello!,I like your writing very a lot! percentage we keep up a
    correspondence more approximately your post on AOL?
    I require a specialist on this space to unravel my problem.
    May be that’s you! Looking ahead to peer you.

  5. After exploring a number of the articles on your website, I really like your technique of writing a blog.
    I bookmarked it to my bookmark site list and will be checking back soon. Please check out my website too and tell me how you feel.

  6. Its like you read my mind! You appear to know a lot about this, like you wrote the book in it or something.

    I think that you could do with some pics to drive the message home a bit, but other than that, this is wonderful blog.
    A fantastic read. I’ll definitely be back.

  7. Hello very nice web site!! Man .. Beautiful .. Superb ..
    I’ll bookmark your site and take the feeds additionally?
    I’m glad to find a lot of useful info right here
    within the publish, we’d like work out extra strategies on this
    regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .

  8. Hey I am so delighted I found your web site, I really found you by mistake, while I was browsing on Google for something else, Regardless I am here now and would just like to say thank you for a marvelous post and a all round enjoyable blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to read it all at the minute but I have bookmarked it and also added your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read much more, Please do keep up the fantastic job.

  9. Good day! I know this is kinda off topic nevertheless I’d figured I’d ask.
    Would you be interested in exchanging links or maybe guest writing a blog post or vice-versa?

    My website discusses a lot of the same topics as yours and I believe
    we could greatly benefit from each other.
    If you’re interested feel free to shoot me an email.
    I look forward to hearing from you! Awesome blog by the way!

  10. Does your blog have a contact page? I’m having trouble locating it but, I’d like to send you an e-mail.
    I’ve got some ideas for your blog you might
    be interested in hearing. Either way, great website and I look forward to
    seeing it grow over time.

  11. I think this is among the most vital info for me.
    And i am glad reading your article. But should remark on few general things, The web site style
    is ideal, the articles is really excellent : D. Good job, cheers

  12. We are a group of volunteers and opening a new scheme in our community.
    Your web site provided us with valuable information to
    work on. You have done a formidable job and our whole community will be grateful to you.

  13. hey there and thank you for your information – I have definitely picked up something new from right here.
    I did however expertise several technical
    issues using this website, since I experienced to reload the
    website lots of times previous to I could get it to load correctly.
    I had been wondering if your web hosting is OK? Not that I am complaining, but sluggish
    loading instances times will very frequently affect your placement in google and can damage your
    high-quality score if advertising and marketing with Adwords.

    Well I am adding this RSS to my email and could look out for a lot more of your
    respective fascinating content. Ensure that you update this again very soon.

  14. I am really loving the theme/design of your
    web site. Do you ever run into any web browser compatibility problems?
    A few of my blog audience have complained about my website not working correctly in Explorer but looks great
    in Opera. Do you have any tips to help fix this issue?

Leave a Reply to http://tinyurl.com/yc47s2pz Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *