I like to sit around sometimes and just listen to people talk. I don’t know why it just fascinates me. You know what else I like to do? I like to just sometimes sit and watch people. It is very interesting to me to watch people live out their lives out. You know we often times say a lot of stuff but when it comes to doing what we said we fall short. It used to be before I was born a man’s word was his bond. If someone said it you could take it to the bank they were going to do exactly what they said. I hear lots of people talk about what they are going to do for God. They have the best of intentions, but you know the old saying right. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Or maybe you can be well intentioned and drive off a cliff. Now before you get bent out of shape, I am not saying that I am perfect and do everything I ever say. I try. Another thing that drives me crazy is to listen to people tell me how much they love God, to turn right around and blast one of His creations (people). Shouldn’t our words match our actions? I think there is something in the Bible that talks about this. You will have to search it out for yourselves I am not going to give you the answer. It is there, just look. One final thought, our words should dictate our actions. If you don’t want to do it, don’t say it. People will read your actions a lot more than they will ever listen to you. Ask someone in your community about you, and I promise they will have something to say. You see there are a lot of people like myself who like to listen to people talk and then like to watch people to see if those two things match. Are you walking your talk? Or talking your walk?
Thoughts from Pastor Toney 