June 21, 2007
The Lockhorns ODB RADIO: Listen Now <http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb-06-21-07.shtml##> | Download <http://boss.streamos.com/download/rbc/odb/2007/06/odb-06-21-07.mp3> READ: Proverbs 15:1-4 <http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible?language=english&version=NIV&passage=P roverbs+15%3a1-4> Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. -Luke 6:45 About this cover <http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our_daily_bread/cover/53942.aspx> Since 1968, the characters in the comic strip The Lockhorns have been exchanging barbs of bitter wit and marital contempt. Currently syndicated in more than 500 newspapers, the cartoon entertains millions of readers as Leroy says things like this to Loretta: "Sure we can talk now. Just don't stand in front of the television." Loretta, at no loss for words or jabs, is just as likely to say something like, "Sure I spend more than you make. I have confidence in you." While laughing, we might catch a glimpse of ourselves. Sarcasm is all too common, and far more serious than we might want to believe. Heartless sarcasm can be more harmful than physical bruises. Solomon said there are people who use words like a sword (Prov. 12:18), and that evil words can crush the spirit (15:4). Controlling our speech isn't easy, because the real problem is not our words but our hearts. Behind the insults, we are likely to find in ourselves an insecurity, fear, or guilt that tempts us to protect ourselves at the expense of another. Is there an upside to abusive words? No, unless we take them as a warning that we're not in step with Christ. In His embrace and grace, let's not lash out at one another in an effort to protect ourselves. - Mart De Haan <http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our_daily_bread/writer/4550.aspx> Instead of hurling angry words That wound and stir up strife, Use words of kindness, filled with love, That heal and nourish life. -Sper Abusive language reveals a sinful heart. Kamis, 21 Juni LOCKHORNS Yang diucapkan mulutnya, meluap dari hatinya (Luk. 6:45) Bacaan: Ams. 15:1-4 Setahun: Est. 3-5; Kis. 5:22-42 Sejak 1968 para tokoh dalam komik The Lockhorns saling melemparkan lelucon pedas dan sindiran terhadap pernikahan. Kini dengan dimuat di lebih dari 500 surat kabar, kartun itu menghibur jutaan pembaca lewat tokoh Leroy yang mengatakan hal-hal seperti ini kepada Lorretta, "Tentu saja kita kini bisa mengobrol. Asal, jangan berdiri di depan televisi." Tanpa kehilangan kata-kata atau balasan, Lorretta menyahut, "Tentu saja, aku membelanjakan uang lebih banyak daripada penghasilanmu. Aku memercayai kemampuanmu untuk menghasilkan lebih." Sembari tertawa, sekilas kita bisa menangkap gambaran tentang diri kita sendiri. Sekarang ini, kata-kata pedas atau ejekan kasar (sarkasme) sudah terlalu biasa, padahal dampaknya bisa sangat serius. Sarkasme yang tidak berperasaan bisa lebih membahayakan daripada memar fisik. Salomo berkata bahwa ada orang yang mengucapkan kata-kata setajam pedang (Ams. 12:18), dan perkataan yang keji itu dapat melukai hati (15:4). Mengendalikan perkataan kita tidaklah mudah, karena masalah yang sebenarnya bukan terletak pada kata-kata, melainkan hati kita. Di balik kekasaran itu, kita mungkin akan menemukan rasa tidak aman, rasa takut, atau rasa bersalah di dalam diri kita yang mendorong kita melindungi diri dengan mengorbankan orang lain. Adakah sisi positif dari kata-kata yang kasar? Tak ada, kecuali sebagai peringatan bahwa kita tidak berjalan bersama Kristus. Dalam perlindungan dan kasih karunia-Nya, janganlah menyerang satu sama lain dalam upaya untuk melindungi diri sendiri -MRD II Alih-alih melontarkan perkataan amarah Yang melukai dan menyulut pertikaian, Pakailah perkataan yang penuh kasih dan ramah, Yang menyembuhkan dan merawat kehidupan. -Sper PERKATAAN YANG KASAR MENGUNGKAPKAN HATI YANG PENUH DOSA ________________________________ Ams. 15:1-4 15:1. 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