Galatians 6 (New American Standard)
1Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual , restore such a one in aspirit of gentleness ; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted .2Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.3For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.4But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard tohimself alone, and not in regard to another.5For each one will bear his own load.
Romans 12:3 (New American Standard)
3For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think ; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted toeach a measure of faith.James 5:19-20 (New American Standard)
19My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back,20let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from deathand will cover a multitude of sins.
James 2:13 (New American Standard)
Most of us, at one time or another, have had someone in our lives who encouraged us. Perhaps it was a parent, teacher, coach or pastor. There are few things in life as meaningful as a timely word of encouragement that builds us up and helps us through hard times.
Over my few years of ministry, I have found that a voice of encouragement can be life-affirming, while a voice of discouragement can wield a mortal blow. People must always choose which voice they'll be.
As we encourage, we should always speak truth. Discouragement is so often built on a lie, driven by the wrong information. When we encourage people with the truth, we show them we truly care. God has sent someone for you to encourage today. Will you heed his call, or be the voice of discouragement?
It is easy to get sucked into back-biting, but God has a plan for you to be the voice of encouragement today.
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