Renewing Your Mind A Word Fitly Spoken
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Mar 27, 2026 Aaron Garriott, managing editor of Tabletalk and Reformation Bible College adjunct, explores a theology of communication in conversation about speech, listening, persuasion, and digital challenges. He frames words as stewardship, urges disciplined, gospel-shaped conversation, and highlights intergenerational dialogue and the ministry of listening.
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Bridle The Tongue Through Godly Wisdom
- Taming the tongue requires divine wisdom not just willpower.
- Garriott points to James and says fear of the Lord and union with Christ are necessary to subdue the tongue's deadly poison.
Repent And Rely On The Spirit For Your Speech
- Repent of past careless speech but rely on the Spirit not self-effort.
- Garriott advises repentance, union with Christ, and community rather than trying to fix the tongue by willpower alone.
Practice Listening As A Sacred Ministry
- Practice listening as a ministry that imitates God.
- Garriott cites Bonhoeffer and Proverbs to urge Christians to be slow to speak and quick to hear, valuing understanding over expression.
