As we have recently wrapped up Our Words Matter, a 5-part mini-series about using our words wisely and avoiding careless words, I would like to take this opportunity to address a different type of carelessness in our speech and why it is important for us to be mindful to avoid it — the Christian cliché. 
 
One doesn’t have to be a believer for very long before becoming aware that the church and Christianity has its own unique language and phraseology. In fact, this isn’t only true of the church. Every culture, demographic, and society has their own collection of shorthands and sayings that distills their values and beliefs down to concise little phrases and sentences.

Often these statements can be helpful as they condense the truth into something that is simple and easy to remember. However, as believers we must exercise great care with our words.

Welcome to "Our Words Matter" a 5-part mini-series about using our words wisely and avoiding careless words.

​Last month we looked at What Do Careless Words Do? Today, we're looking at How Do I Avoid Careless Words?

Check out all 5 posts in the series:
 

• The Sin of Careless Words
• What Are Careless Words?
• Where Do Careless Words Come From?
• What Do Careless Words Do?
• How Do I Avoid Careless Words?

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​I hope you'll join us for "Our Words Matter" because they do! ​

Welcome to "Our Words Matter" a 5-part mini-series about using our words wisely and avoiding careless words. Last month we looked at Where Do Careless Words Come from? Today, we're looking at What Do Careless Words Do? Next month (the last Friday of the month) we will also look at:​​ How Do I Avoid Careless Words?
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​I hope you'll join us for "Our Words Matter" because they do! ​

I’ve already touched a little on how wounding, careless words can be, but I think it’s important to really examine the deep hurt and damage they can cause. When we speak careless words we are often blissfully unaware of the havoc they create. But taking the time to consider the end result and consequences of our words can serve as a cautionary and preventive measure.

Welcome to "Our Words Matter" a 5-part mini-series about using our words wisely and avoiding careless words. Last month we looked at What Are Careless Words. Today, we're looking at Where Do Careless Words Come From? Over the next two months (the last Friday of each month) we will also look at:​

• What Do Careless Words Do?
• How Do I Avoid Careless Words?

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​I hope you'll join us for "Our Words Matter" because they do! ​

Careless words primarily originate from two places.
 
  1. Thoughtlessness and Impulsivity
  2. An Excess of Speaking

Let's dive in and find out more about how Our Words Matter!

Welcome to "Our Words Matter" a 5-part mini-series about using our words wisely and avoiding careless words.

​Last month we looked at The Sin of Careless Words. Today, we're looking at What Are Careless Words? Over the next few months (the last Friday of each month) we will also look at:

• Where Do Careless Words Come From?
• What Do Careless Words Do?
• How Do I Avoid Careless Words?

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​I hope you'll join us for "Our Words Matter" because they do! 

Careless words are those that are spoken rashly. They lack wise consideration and are often impulsive, thoughtless, and insensitive. In short, careless words are those that happen when we just don’t think. 

Welcome to "Our Words Matter" a 5-part mini-series about using our words wisely and avoiding careless words. Today, we're looking at The Sin of Careless Words. Over the next few months (the last Friday of each month) we will also look at:

• What Are Careless Words?
• Where Do Careless Words Come From?
• What Do Careless Words Do?
• How Do I Avoid Careless Words?

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​I hope you'll join us for "Our Words Matter" because they do! Have you ever paused to consider how absolutely amazing it is that God simply spoke creation into existence? From the tallest tree to the tiniest blade of grass, every breeze that blows, every mountain and valley, every organism down to the most minuscule cell exists because God spoke.