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Sweeter Than Honey Bible in a Year: 1 Chronicles 28–29 John 9:24–41 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet the soul and healing the bones. Proverbs :24 Proverbs :1–2, 21–24 His topic was racial tension. Yet the speaker remained calm and collected. Standing on stage before a large audience, he spoke boldly—but with grace, humility, kindness, and even humor. Soon the tense audience visibly relaxed, laughing along with the speaker about the dilemma they faced: how resolve their hot issue, but cool down their feelings and words. Yes, how tackle a sour topic with sweet grace. King Solomon advised this same approach for of us: “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet the soul and healing the bones” (Proverbs :24). In this way, “The hearts of the wise make . . . their lips promote instruction” (v. 23). Why would a powerful king like Solomon devote time addressing how we speak? Because words can destroy. During Solomon’s time, kings relied on messengers for information about their nations, and calm and reliable messengers were highly valued. They used prudent words and reasoned tongues, not overreacting or speaking harshly, no matter the issue. We can benefit by gracing our opinions and thoughts with godly and prudent sweetness. In Solomon’s words, “ humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue” (v. 1). SIGN IN Reflect & Pray What is your way of speaking when talking about a hot and divisive topic? When you allow God’s Spirit to sweeten your tongue, what changes in your words? Our holy God, when we speak on hard topics, soften our hearts and words with Your sweet Spirit. 
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I agree, but I also chuckled. Not so much in real life, but here in the blogs, that is met with derisive and cutting remarks. But I remind myself that the only person I have to please is the Lord and what others think of me is their business, not mine. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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