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Sticks and Stones  Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. Proverbs 12:19 NET Bible History is full of the stories of great swordsman: Inigo Montoya, Zorro, that elf from the Lord of the Rings movies; all were excellent with a sword. In the days when battle required a sword the soldier who was the quickest and fastest with the sword won the battle and lived to fight again. The best swordsman spent so much time using their sword that by the time that they were in battle they were masters of their craft able to attack before their enemy even had a chance to defend himself. For some reason as men the temptation to use our words as a sword is a strong temptation. Often we can show very little restraint in our words and language, even with those we claim to love and hold dear. At the time we use them these words may seem to be justified or even just straight talk, but in reality they are nothing more than the thrusts of a dagger, or the slashes of a broadsword. We are using them to hurt or to inflict wounds on others for our own selfish and small reasons. Our words, however, do not need to be weapons. Rather than using our vocabularies to injure we can instead use them to heal. Instead of becoming short and rude with our wives and children we can use our words to show patience and grace. The next time you are tempted to be reckless with your words instead of being a swordsman be a medic. Staff Writer: Aaron Sharp |
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