A thoughtless “I’m busy” once cost the life of a friend, inspiring Mohammed Qahtani to give serious thought to the incredible impact of words.
In 2015, Mohammed Qahtani put those thoughts together with his friend’s story in a speech which bested 30,000 other contestants to win a Toastmasters’ competition.
Although he doesn’t reference the Lord in his winning entry, Mohammed Qahtani's thesis does reflect the urgency of Paul’s command in Ephesians 4:29:
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
His speech is well worth a listen, offering a compelling reminder of the influence of our words - for good or for evil. It can be found HERE . (7 minutes 40 seconds)
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