http://www.alfredplacechurch.org.uk/index.php/sermons/james/126-27-what-is-real-religion/
From Geoff Thomas
Just for a moment think about our talking.
How important do you think words are ?
How crucial is it to take your stand for the truth, from the heart, sincerely, freely, clearly and fully ?
How important is it to speak well of people, to acknowledge their graces, defend their innocence, care for their good name ?
How essential is it to keep the terms of a contract, and stand by your promises ?
How do you judge policemen who lie under oath … false prophets … people who refuse to come forward to speak to clear someone’s name ?
When the members of the Westminster Assembly spelled out the follies of an unbridled tongue in the Larger Catechism’s treatment of the ninth commandment – “Thou shalt not bear false witness” – their every word is like a rifle shot – lying, slandering, backbiting, detracting, tale-bearing, whispering, scoffing, reviling, rash words, harsh words, flattering, boasting, aggravating minor faults, hiding sins, envying the abilities of others, contempt, innuendo, evil suspicion, rejoicing in others’ disgrace.
From Geoff Thomas
Just for a moment think about our talking.
How important do you think words are ?
How crucial is it to take your stand for the truth, from the heart, sincerely, freely, clearly and fully ?
How important is it to speak well of people, to acknowledge their graces, defend their innocence, care for their good name ?
How essential is it to keep the terms of a contract, and stand by your promises ?
How do you judge policemen who lie under oath … false prophets … people who refuse to come forward to speak to clear someone’s name ?
When the members of the Westminster Assembly spelled out the follies of an unbridled tongue in the Larger Catechism’s treatment of the ninth commandment – “Thou shalt not bear false witness” – their every word is like a rifle shot – lying, slandering, backbiting, detracting, tale-bearing, whispering, scoffing, reviling, rash words, harsh words, flattering, boasting, aggravating minor faults, hiding sins, envying the abilities of others, contempt, innuendo, evil suspicion, rejoicing in others’ disgrace.
