Tactful is to
be considerate and diplomatic towards others, considering their feelings and
ideas. It is doing and saying the right thing. As Paul wrote in Colossians 4:6 …Let your speech always be with grace, as
though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each
person. Knowing how to respond to others is such an outstanding skill—a
real gift from God. How many of us have foot in mouth disease at some time or
other? I’ve been known to occasionally stick my foot in my mouth—not tasty. I
wish I hadn’t said that—how uncouth! Well this is certainly a character trait
on which I have room to grow! How about you?
Training Tip – Put just a little flour, baking soda, salt, pepper,
and a variety of herbs like parsley, oregano, dill, and basil on a plate. Have
your kiddos wash their hands and let them dip their fingers in each of the
seasonings to taste them. Read them the scripture from Colossians 4:6 above and
talk about how saying the right thing is with kind words is like having tasty
things…the salt gives good flavor to our food and in the right combination, so
do the herbs. We want to say kind things to others and respond nicely when we
talk to each other.
Lord, let our conversation be gracious and tactful,
considering others feelings. Help us to be kind and treat others the way we
want to be treated—to say words to others that we would want to hear said to us. Just as You taught in Proverbs 3:26… LORD
be my confidence and keep my foot from being caught...in my mouth.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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