During a mutual encouragement fellowship at a time of stress for some church pastorates, the members subscribed to a simple formula applied before speaking of any person or subject that was perhaps controversial.
T Is it true?
H Is it helpful?
I Is it inspiring?
N Is it necessary?
K Is it kind?
If what you are about to say does not pass those tests, you must pledge to keep your mouth shut! Doing...
It is only deliberate, willful sin that has not been confessed and forgiven that makes us feel that God has forsaken us, for that sin causes Him to hide His face from us.
