When I was young, people used a phrase about some other people, “They talk big.”
Translation—these people talked about what they would do, but they actually never got around to doing anything.
Certain professions lend themselves to this behavior. Certainly politicians. Sometimes preachers. Sometimes executives. Sometimes the neighbor down the street.
When I taught kids to play defense in soccer (I think it’s about the same in basketball), I told them to watch the hips. They weren’t going anywhere without them. They may do fancy footwork. Don’t get sucked in by excess motion.
Similarly, don’t get sucked in by lots of hot air escaping from people’s lips.
Watch what people do.
Happy are those whose words and actions align—especially if they are right and moral and helpful and kind.
Faith Venture 
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