We, Christians, need to be careful lest our words turn someone off in such a way as to preclude him or her from receiving Jesus. Several years ago, someone sent me an email that gave this subject a humorous perspective. It’s called, CARDS YOU WILL NEVER SEE IN HALLMARK. Here are a few:
"Congratulations on your wedding day! Too bad no one likes your wife."
"How could two people as beautiful as you have such an ugly baby?"
"I've always wanted to have someone to hold, someone to love. After having met you, I've changed my mind."
"Looking back over the years that we've been together, I can't help but wonder: What in the world was I thinking?"
"As you grow older, Mom, I think of all the gifts you've given me. Like the need for therapy..."
"Congratulations on your promotion. Before you go, would you like to take this knife out of my back. You'll probably need it again."
"Someday I hope to get married, but not to you."
"Happy Birthday! You look great for your age.... Almost Lifelike!
"When we were together, you always said you'd die for me. Now that we've broken up, I think it's time you kept your promise."
"I knew the day would come when you would leave me for my best friend. So here's his leash, water bowl and chew toys."
"We have been friends for a very long time, whatdaya say we call it quits."
"You are such a good friend that if we were on a sinking ship and there was only one life jacket.... I'd miss you heaps and think of you often."
Clearly, we don’t want to make those mistakes! What we may forget is that sometimes, our words may sound as blunt and as uncaring as those from the “cards.”
5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone (Col. 4:5-7.)
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