EXHORTATION Let Your Speech Be Always with Grace Why might it be that the Apostle Paul chose to include in his important and final instructions to the ecclesia at Colosse an exhortation regarding one’s manner of speaking? He knew from experience that what one says, whether by word of mouth or in writing, reveals much about the individual from whom the words come. Paul was concerned with the favorable proclamation of the Gospel of Christ. He understood clearly that the message

To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne . . . (Revelation 3:21) Question: What is the literal meaning, or inference, of Revelation 3:21 where Jesus told the twelve apostles, they would sit on twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel? Is it only a reference to the role of judgment over the Jews and the nations? Or, is it literally sitting with him on his throne, and if so, how would this be practically accomplished? Answer: Sitting with Christ

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven (Matthew 5:44-45). Question: I know we should not participate in protests of any kind, but it seems that we can be influenced to some extent by them. What do you think our reaction should be as believers to these trends of increasing social unrest and malcontent? Answer: It i