Building others up

[KingsGambit]

I've been doing some thinking about Ephesians 4:29. Usually we focus on the negative side of this verse - what not to do, but I don't know that we think as much about the other side, what to do. I know I could work on this one myself. What do you do to help build others up with your speech?


Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

[Teallaura]

Me? Often it's what I don't say - keeping to myself when what would otherwise come out isn't constructive... or remotely nice... and those things likely to do harm (only). Giving my best advice when I can - and it's likely to be received without the aforementioned harm. Sometimes, just listening is the most helpful.

[Thoughtful Monk]

I've been doing some thinking about Ephesians 4:29. Usually we focus on the negative side of this verse - what not to do, but I don't know that we think as much about the other side, what to do. I know I could work on this one myself. What do you do to help build others up with your speech?


Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.