Do you know that it is possible to have a Spirit controlled tongue? We really need the Holy Spirit’s Power to control what we say. If we look at some key verses in James chapter 3, we can see that the outcome of this little rudder in our mouth can be pretty deadly. I’ve experience it both ways, and you probably have to! You’ve probably said some poisonous words, and you’ve probably had some spoken to you. Either way, we know the result isn’t good. When we say words we wish we wouldn’t have, we feel bad, and when words are said to us that shouldn’t have been said, it makes us feel bad. Feeling bad is no good! So how can we keep from speaking words that bring death and destruction?
First we need to reprogram our minds. We must make a decision to change how we think. (as a man thinks so is he!)
Then we need to discipline ourselves to keep our resolve.
Lastly, we know what we need to do, so let’s put it into practice! Here’s some great scriptures for you as a reminder:
Col 4:6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Eph 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Phil 2:14-15 Do everything without grumbling or complaining, so you may become blameless and pure, children of God without guile in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like lights in the universe.
The Bible is full of reminders for us about the words we speak. So let’s watch what we think, discipline ourselves, and just put it into practice. Our words are powerful!
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