Parable of Conversion and Conversation
Romans 14:1--15:13
Illustration

"Mother, what do Christians talk about" asked John.

"Everything! But it is the way they talk that makes them Christians," said his mother.

Conversion implies a change from one condition to another and may hold also the meaning which changes human life to Godly living. Christians are engaged in the business of God which brings about conversion.

Conversation may be of such a light nature and of unimportant speech as to leave no impact. Nevertheless the words are related.

The conversation of a Christian, no matter how light its subject matter, can well reflect the love of God and of fellowman. And that conversation ought also to reveal nothing which is detrimental to man's faith. Thus, the hearer of Christian conversation may be impressed with the joy of living under God, whether deeply engaged in matters of conviction or lightly engaged in the pleasantries of daily experience.

We live by the Word, the Word of God. Our communications to one another are by our own words. Our words have power to cleanse, to love, to heal, to direct, to correct and to bless. Therefore, let us so choose our words that we may be God's children. Let the spirit of His Word be in our words bringing joy and understanding and fellowship with one another and with God.

Thus, conversion and conversation may fill the needs and the moods of life in harmony with God.

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