Colossians 4:5-6 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
We should speak to unbelievers and young students of God's Word with respect and with savor. Being salty is being full of life and excitement. Being droll and without salt is never appealing to anyone. We shouldn't pile on more than someone can handle. This is good advice for everything in life, not the least of which is teaching God's Word. II Corinthians 2:5-7 / I Corinthians 2:13
It is important to know what level for which the person you are speaking with is on, and be able to teach or discuss on that level. Paul was skilled at being able to teach at all three levels at one time and without overwhelming anyone. Most churches only teach at the most basic "milk" level. Growing past just the milk of salvation is necessary to grow in God's Word and to do what He has for you to do. I Corinthians 3 / Romans 12:6
I Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekenss and fear:
Rather, humbleness and reverence.... I Peter 4:11
We should speak to unbelievers and young students of God's Word with respect and with savor. Being salty is being full of life and excitement. Being droll and without salt is never appealing to anyone. We shouldn't pile on more than someone can handle. This is good advice for everything in life, not the least of which is teaching God's Word. II Corinthians 2:5-7 / I Corinthians 2:13
It is important to know what level for which the person you are speaking with is on, and be able to teach or discuss on that level. Paul was skilled at being able to teach at all three levels at one time and without overwhelming anyone. Most churches only teach at the most basic "milk" level. Growing past just the milk of salvation is necessary to grow in God's Word and to do what He has for you to do. I Corinthians 3 / Romans 12:6
I Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekenss and fear:
Rather, humbleness and reverence.... I Peter 4:11
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When talking with others, I Corinthians 13:1 always comes to my mind.
"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal."
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