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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.”

Evangelism is not only about what we say, but how and when we say it. Paul calls believers to walk wisely toward those “without”—those outside the faith. Wisdom recognizes moments, reads hearts, and redeems time. Revival restores this discernment.

Grace governs speech, but salt gives it substance. Grace without truth becomes vague. Truth without grace becomes harsh. Paul insists on both. Revival reunites conviction and compassion so that the Gospel is neither diluted nor weaponized.

“Redeeming the time” reminds us that opportunities are fleeting. Conversations come and go. Moments open and close. Revival heightens awareness so believers recognize when eternity brushes against ordinary interaction.

Paul’s goal is clarity: “that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” Evangelism is not scripted uniformity; it is Spirit-led responsiveness. Revival trains believers to listen before speaking and to speak with purpose when they do.

Walking wisely also means consistency. Our lives must support our words. Hypocrisy undermines witness faster than ignorance. Revival produces integrity that lends credibility to testimony.

Ask God today to guard your speech. Not silence—but wisdom. Not bluntness—but clarity. When grace and truth walk together, the Gospel sounds like good news again.