Proverbs 18:21 says that death and life are in the power of the tongue, and John 7:38 says that out of your heart will flow rivers of living water. What’s in your heart will come out of your mouth. If hatred and violence are in your heart, with your mouth you will speak death. If your heart is filled with love, joy and peace, words of life will flow from your mouth.
James 3 says that no man can tame the tongue but the man that does is a perfect man. We all know that no such perfect man exists. Jesus alone was perfect!
Our world is accustomed to using words to instill fear, hatred, racism, confusion and division. But we, as Christians, are called to bring life, peace, love and wisdom to any given situation. We are called to be salt and light to the world. But it starts with our hearts.
Examine your heart today by hearing what flows from your mouth. When God spoke He created the heavens and the earth. When Jesus spoke HE saved, healed, delivered and set the captives free.
What are you using your words for? Choose life!
“The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.”
Proverbs 10:11-12 NKJV
