A Sermon by Elise Beatrice – 7 February 2025

In this insightful sermon, Elise Beatrice delves into Colossians 4:5-6, “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Drawing a beautiful parallel between seasoning our food for a delicious meal and seasoning our conversations, Elise Beatrice emphasises the importance of intentional and graceful communication as believers.

She challenges listeners to reflect on how they interact with both “outsiders” and fellow believers, highlighting that true Christian conduct extends beyond outward appearances to encompass genuine love and unity in our homes and churches. Elise unpacks what it truly means to “make the most of every opportunity” by blessing others with truth and love, rather than engaging in self-destructive or unpleasant behaviours.

This sermon encourages listeners to:

• Understand the biblical mandate for gracious and “salted” conversation.
• Distinguish between rebuking immorality and being unnecessarily rude.
• Cultivate a spirit of listening over quick, unwholesome talk.
• Recognise the spiritual battle against unseen forces that can influence our words.
• Apply biblical wisdom from Proverbs and Ephesians to our daily interactions.
• Embrace the transformative power of God’s love (1 Corinthians 13:4-8) in every word they speak.

Join Elise Beatrice as she guides you to transform your conversations into life-giving, encouraging, and God-honoring interactions that nourish the soul, just like a perfectly seasoned meal.