Saturday, May 30, 2009

The Ten Laws of Excellent Speech

From the book The Teenage Years of Jesus Christ
by Pastor Jerry Ross

1. Speak sparingly
Proverbs 10:19
2. Speak only after thinking
James 1:19
3. Speak honestly
Proverbs 12:17
4. Speak with grace
Colossians 4:6
5. Speak only acceptable words
Psalm 19:14
6. Speak appropriately
Proverbs 25:11
7. Speak respectfully
1 Timothy 5:1-2
8. Never speak evil of another
Titus 3:2
9. Never praise yourself
Proverbs 27:2
10. Speak the gospel boldly
Romans 1:16

If anyone has not read this book, I would really encourage you to read it. It is
very good!!!
Blessings,
Marissa

Sorry the font is so weird... blogger is being.. interesting... :D It won't let me make all of the words the same size.

2 comments:

Hannah Paige said...

Hello Melissa and Andrea! I really like your blog! I love those pictures of your brothers.

Much Love,
Hannah Paige

Mrs. White said...

This is a great post. I am going to print it out and put it on our fridge for my children to read! Thank you!
Blessings
Mrs. White