I don’t know about you, but it’s so easy for me to speak before I think, to just say what’s on my mind without considering whether my words will build up or tear down. Believers are called to be an example, to demonstrate speech that is without fault. Nothing we say should be useful to others if they want to use our words to condemn us. Our speech needs to be full of integrity, mercy and kindness. In other words, our speech should echo the example of Jesus’ speech while He was here on earth. Let’s examine our speech and make sure it can’t be used against us. (Titus 2:7-8)