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It is true that Christians
tend to fall into buzz words and 'isms, but I'm not sure that
is so terrible.
The important thing is that we
are saying what we really mean! For example, when the non-Christian
says "It has been on my mind to. . ." the Christian
usually says "It has been on my heart. . ."
Avoiding terms that are commonly
used only results in eliminating perfectly good combinations
of words. But we must make sure we are accurate. "It has
been on my heart. . ." implies that there is something deeper
than a thought.
God leads us by thought. The intent
is in the heart. Without realizing it, most folks say "on
my heart" to imply spirituality. In fact, it is not found
in the Bible. The phrase in the Bible is "in the heart",
and it has to do with motive and intent.
Should we second guess each word
we say? I think we should. We are too casual with our words,
and the lack of exactness robs us of enjoyment of God.
Some words are irreplaceable - sin, grace,
forgiveness, redeem, etc. But let us carefully consider our language so
that we are not glossing over the real issues, and taking on a verbal
slant that actually clouds our sight.
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