Please don’t speak to others in the same way as our leaders speak to each other. They are constantly trying to tear each other down, questioning motives and integrity. They puff themselves up with distorted claims while mocking the acts of their opponents. Just the fact that they consider other viewpoints as opposition is both disturbing and frustrating. Sarcasm and outright attacks are common.
These speech patterns are not beneficial, in leadership nor in our personal lives. Ephesians 5:19-20 says, “addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
What would happen if we changed our speech pattern to conform to the Biblical standard, rather than our leadership example? Instead of tearing people down we would be building them up. Instead of considering everyone to be our opponent, we would learn from and cooperate with each other. We would exhibit grace and mercy instead of sarcasm and unforgiveness. We would be thankful instead of complaining and grumbling all the time. A spirit of joyful enthusiasm would prevail over despair and pessimism. More would be accomplished because of cooperation and good will. This would be a environment that we all could thrive in. Let the change begin with you and me!
Reluctant Retiree 