"May the words of my mouth and
the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my
Redeemer." King David, Tenth century B.C., Psalms 19:14,
New International Version
"From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely
as the work
of his hands rewards him." King Solomon, Tenth century B.C., Proverbs
12:14,
New International Version
"Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings
healing." King Solomon, Tenth century B.C., Proverbs 12:18, New International
Version
"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."King
Solomon, Tenth century B.C., Proverbs 25:11, New International Version
"From his tongue flowed speech sweeter than honey." Homer, c.700
B.C., The
Iliad, Book I, Line 249
"The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his
actions."Confucius, 551-479 B.C., The Confucian Analects, Book 14:29
"Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men."
Confucius, 551-479 B.C., The Confucian Analects, Book 20:3, iii
"I have often regretted my speech, never my silence." Publilius
Syrus, First
century B.C., Maxim 1070
"Speech is a mirror of the soul: as a man speaks, so is he."
Publilius Syrus, First
century B.C., Maxim 1073
"By your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be
condemned." Jesus, First century, Matthew 12:37 New International
Version
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever
is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy -- think about such things." St. Paul, First century,
Philippians 4:8
"...[S]et an example...in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in
purity." St. Paul,
First century, I Timothy 4:12 New International Version
"Mend your speech a little, Lest you may mar your fortunes."
William
Shakespeare, 1564-1616, King Lear, Act I, Scene I, Line 79
"Good words are worth much, and cost little." George Herbert,
1593-1633,
Jacula Prudentum, Number 155
"The pen is mightier than the sword." Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1803-1873,
Richelieu, Act II, Scene II
"Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech." Martin
Farquhar
Tupper, 1810-1889, Proverbial Philosophy: Of Discretion
"The difference between the almost-right word and the right word is
really a large matter -- it's the difference between the lightning bug
and the lightning."
Mark Twain, 1835-1910, Letter to George Bainton
"The advent of the Internet has seen a staggering growth in the potential for the freedom of speech and expression to people throughout the world. Sadly, in some quarters, this same freedom is being abused and used irresponsibly as a smoke screen to communicate in a vulgar, profane, violent, and insulting manner.
If you agree that the true right of free speech is accurately carried out when self-restraint is responsibly exercised, please display the Green Ribbon for Responsibility in Free Speech on your Web site. " ( Quotes and These first two paragraphs taken from this site. Green Ribbon Campaign .)
I truly believe that as Christians we should be the first to stand up and protect the freedoms granted to all in the Constitution. Our freedoms are being taken away by inches and we must do something to stop it before it is too late. Read Revelation before you say that won't happen.
But I also believe that we should be an example for everyone on the web. Our pages should stand out. They should be a blinding example of Christ's love for all and they should set a standard that all can point to and say that is what the Web should be like.
That means that not only should they be free of filth but of hate of ALL kinds.
Our pages should be full of "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy ( this is what we should have on our pages.) " Philippians 4:8
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