| Friday, February 4 Careful Currency Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
John 17:17 In this age of political discourse, media spin, and sound bites, it can be difficult to know what words actually mean. Consultants can be paid large sums of money to produce words that take up space without saying anything. But in the kingdom of God, words are currency--a medium for meaning, an exchange tool for communication. In marriage, the most intimate and trusting of human relationships, it is important for spouses to create a culture of confidence--and to create that culture by careful communication. The admonition of Jesus is a worthy model for marital words: "But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'" (Matthew 5:37). The more words that are spoken, the greater the likelihood of misspeaking or misinterpreting. "But he who restrains his lips is wise" (Proverbs 10:19b). Is "I love you" just a phrase spoken when parting in person or on the phone, or does it mean "I choose to commit my all to your well-being forever, regardless of the cost"? Words are ultimately defined by actions, so couples have the opportunity to teach one another what they are saying. Recommit yourself today to the kingdom proposition that words have meaning. And spend your currency wisely. Read-Thru-the-Bible
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