“Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” — Colossians 4:5-6
At least once every day, we each stand before a mirror to study the image reflecting back at us. Always with a critical eye, searching for some imperfection that we may not want others to see. Many of us concentrate on the new wrinkles and gray hair which confirms that we have passed the middle years of life. We see what others see, a likeness of the body that God created.
The Apostle Paul encouraged the Colossian believers to become a reflection of Christ. He urged them to be prudent in their conduct toward all those they came into contact with, whether fellow believers or non-believers. Paul tells Christians to behave with wisdom toward outsiders. In other words, to consider their great need to know Christ, just as the believer’s need was. Time was, and still is, in short supply.
We all experience the passing of time more quickly with each year that goes by. Paul saw limited opportunities to share the gospel and directed Christians to have their speech seasoned with salt, that is, the truth. He also reminded believers of the importance of having the wisdom and grace to give proper answers to questions concerning our faith. “But sanctify the Lord in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” — 1 Peter 3:15.
All Christians should reflect Jesus and promote the gospel of Christ. Prayer, personal character, and witnessing through our actions and speech can reach those in need of a savior.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for sharing Your grace and wisdom so that I may reflect You. Help me to shine Your light more each day.
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