The Language of Love

Believers attracting others towards God is ministry. We can see Paul emphasizing that our spiritual gifts like tongues should not be hindering others from coming near us, as they might not be able to understand what it is. In the beginning itself, Paul is emphasizing that. Verse 6 goes like this: Dear brothers and sisters, if I should come to you speaking in an unknown language, how would that help you? Isn't he asking us the right question? What can people understand? It can be seen in verse 1, where he says, Let love be your highest goal. Yes, the language of love can be easily understood by others. Paul gives us an idea to pursue prophecy rather than tongues.

What is prophecy? Speaking God's word with the revelation He gives. How is our language? Is it a language of love? Is it filled with God's word?

When I heard from some of my students that they don't feel valued when a learned lecturer talks to them in a certain way, I could see how much harm our words can do to others when they are not filled with God's word. Not filled with His love.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeBv9r92VQ0

Dear God, help us to speak to others in a language they can understand. Let them feel loved. Dear Holy Spirit God, remind us and take control of our tongue and use it to heal others and not to hurt others. We submit ourselves into Your precious hand. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.