Sermon: 3/8/26- Thursday's Devotional

The Golden Rule Applied to Speech
Reading: Luke 6:27-36

"Treat others as you want to be treated" extends beyond actions to include our speech. Would you want someone constantly teasing you about your weight, intelligence, or appearance? Would you want a spouse joking about divorce? Would you want to be called "shorty," "tiny," or other names that highlight your insecurities?
The golden rule demands we speak to others as we wish to be spoken to. This means abandoning the cultural norm of "banter" that wounds under the guise of humor. It means refusing to use words as weapons, even playfully. It means building others up rather than tearing them down for a laugh.
Consider someone you interact with regularly. How do your words make them feel? Today, speak blessing over that person. Use your words to affirm, encourage, and honor them as God's image-bearer.