Clear Communication

 

“yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.” 1 Corinthians 14:19 KJV


Whether in the church, workplace, home, or street, the principle of clear communication is the same. Failure to share the mind of God clearly with the people (i.e., without interference of conflicting manners) is always tantamount to corrupt communication. In the Corinthian church, the conflicting manners include self-projection, self-promotion, etc, leading to speaking in tongues without minding the edifications of the audience. It is not enough to speak with spirit-inspired tongues; we must be mindful of being guided to convey the mind of God to the people. Unfortunately, the moment the mind of man is corrupted with human opinions, selfishness, and pride, evil manners get in the way of clear communication. Therefore, Apostle Paul admonished the Corinthian church with the principle of clear communication, saying “I had rather speak five words with my understanding”….of the (1) commandments of the Lord, rather than just my own convictions; (2) love of the Lord, rather than my lustfulness; (3) exploits of the Lord, rather than mere human excellence; (4) attributes of the Lord, rather than my personal ambitions; and (5) righteousness from the Lord, rather than my self righteousness. The beauty of walking with the Lord is the bearing of clear communication, and the barring of corrupt communications through unguided interference with the system of the world.










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