Monday, June 13, 2011

Healthy Words

But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine...
Titus 2:1

As a culture we are quite concerned with the idea of "health". Many restaurants will have a portion of their menu dedicated to "healthy choices". Many television shows and writers have a steady following in promoting "healthy living." The word translated "sound" in Titus 2:1 carries the connotation of "healthy" and is the basis for our English words "hygiene" and "hygienic". We seek to understand and teach the Bible correctly, not so that we can be "right" or puffed up, but because a correct understanding of the Bible brings about spiritual health. We find that when our words convey the true message of the the word of God a healthy spiritual life flows naturally, both for ourselves and for those to which we speak. May our words be healthy words that spur ourselves and others on to a relationship with the Living God through the completed work of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

1 comment:

  1. Good, good words, Brad. I read them in your newsletter, too. Guess what? You on a Diet came in the mail. I like it. I'm glad you told me about it. Oh, I love you, Honey!

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