How Pleasant Are Words Fitly Spoken

[Thompson, Darryl]

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for February 16
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How Pleasant Are Words Fitly Spoken

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Proverbs. 25:11

When at a feast, Christ controlled the conversation, and gave many
precious lessons. Those present listened to Him; for had He not healed
their sick, comforted their sorrowing, and taken their children in His
arms? Publicans and sinners were drawn to Him; and when He spoke, their
attention was riveted on Him.

Christ taught His disciples how to conduct themselves when in the
company of others. He instructed them in regard to the duties and
regulations of true social life, which are the same as the laws of the
kingdom of God. He taught the disciples, by example, that when attending
any public gathering, they need not want for something to say. His
conversation when at a feast differed most decidedly from that which had
been listened to at feasts in the past. Every word He uttered was a
savor of life unto life. He spoke with clearness and simplicity. His
words were as apples of gold in pictures of silver.

Communion with Christ-how unspeakably precious! Such communion it is our
privilege to enjoy. . . . When the early disciples heard the words of
Christ, they felt their need of Him. They sought, they found, they
followed Him. They were with Him in the house, at the table, in the
closet, in the field. They were with Him as pupils with a teacher, daily
receiving from His lips lessons of holy truth. They looked to Him as
servants to their master. . . . They served Him cheerfully, gladly.

Great importance is attached to our associations. We may form many that
are pleasant and helpful, but none are so precious as that by which
finite man is brought into connection with the infinite God. When thus
united, the words of Christ abide in us. . . . The result will be a
purified heart, a circumspect life, and a faultless character. But it is
only by acquaintance and association with Christ that we can become like
Him, the one faultless example. 

>From Devotional: Our Father Cares, p. 51.