HOW We Speak is as Important as WHAT We Speak

 Scripture:

”His brothers responded, “So you think you will be our king, do you? Do you actually think you will reign over us?” And they hated him all the more because of his dreams and the way he talked about them.“‭‭Genesis‬ ‭37‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Joseph had a couple dreams that ended up getting him in trouble with his brothers. He shared with his brothers that they would one day bow before him. This irritated his brothers and caused them to hate him. This translation adds, “and the way he talked about them” to the portion about him telling his brothers about his dreams. 

Application:

Sometimes it is not about WHAT we say but about HOW we say it. The WAY Joseph shared with his brothers was just as important as WHAT he shared with them. We have to be cautious in our communications about HOW we share things. We can have great information to share, but if it is shared in a wrong way, it will not be received. We must share what God tells us with humility.

Prayer:

Father, help me to share things HOW I should share them as a communicator. Teach me to communicate well and to do it in the right spirit. Let my heart be pure before You and let my communications be as You would have them. Show me how to communicate well and with the right spirit. 

Yours Forever,

Jeff