Whether we like it or not, everyone needs to hear the truth. We live in an age when lies abound. Nothing, it seems, is as it appears. People regularly deceive, misrepresent, and exaggerate. It is, sadly, a fact of life. How refreshing it is, therefore, when you encounter someone who speaks the truth, even about difficult, sensitive subjects.
To speak righteously is to do more than merely to tell the truth. It is to converse in such a way that God’s name is uplifted and His values and ways are honored. People can tell the truth in a painful, confrontational manner that angers and hurts the listeners. But righteous lips speak with godly wisdom. They do not say more than is needed. They do not embellish the truth. They utter things that further the purposes of God.
To speak the language of heaven, one must spend time communing with the King of kings. We must abide in His word, so we can share it with others. We must seek to understand His ways so we know His perspective on our circumstances. Do you want to be invited to speak before kings? Learn the language of the King.