Tone of Speech

Rev. Selwyn Hughes state that tone is important in speech than what is being said. He says that it is the tone with which we say it, which makes all the difference about what we say. For instance, the simple word "Sorry" can be said in different kinds of tone. It can said with remorse or can be said with arrogance. The tone of speech represents our emotions as well as our attitude.

Look at what Proverbs say,

Proverbs 15:1 (New International Version)

A gentle answer turns away wrath,

but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Harshness and gentleness both represents the tone of speech. We can speak either harshly or gently. Both has its own impact- negative and positive.

The Word of God exhorts us to be thus...

Ephesians 4:2 (New American Standard Bible)

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,

When we are like what Ephesians 4:2 states, our speech will surely reflect the right tone in every spoken word.