For years, one of Link’s most consistent and defining characteristics was that he didn’t really have much to say. While many adventure games give their protagonists robust dialogue trees or at least an opportunity to share their thoughts, the developers of the Legend of Zelda series made the decision to limit what he said to keep the story focused less on him as a character and more on the actual narrative that was unfolding. And perhaps that is one of the primary reasons that Link has remained such a consistently beloved and iconic character across multiple generations of gamers… his limited vocalizations ensured that this series of games avoided any unnecessary distractions from Link and kept our attention fixed on the things that mattered most.

While we aren’t called to be silent protagonists in our respective stories, every word we choose to share should be aligned with our primary mission of serving the Lord. Our words carry the power to either point others towards Christ or draw attention away from Him, and even our most well-intentioned efforts to help others can be damaged by just a few poorly chosen words. Let’s be intentional gatekeepers of every word that comes out of our mouths today… if what we are sharing isn’t speaking life or imparting grace then it probably doesn’t need to be said at all.

Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.  Ephesians 4:29

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. James 1:26

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