Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Building Up

24Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Building one up in sincerity is good for anyone. The problem is too many are eager to tear a person down rather than build them up. But why? One's own self-esteem and worth is often not in the right place and let's face it, misery loves company. For some, tearing a person down means bringing that person to the level at which they themselves are feeling. No one is to feel better or do better than they. But building a person up if done with the right heart and right way can be healing for both individuals. To encourage one is to encourage yourself. Jesus said we are to love thy neighbor as thyself. But many do not understand who they are in Christ to understand the love one can give and receive in return. Pleasant words bring smiles, laughter and a warm heart. When was the last time you sincerely built a person up? How did it make the other person feel? How did it make you feel? Or do you make a habit of tearing others down?

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