One of the great sins of our day is that many speak out before knowing the truth about an issue. They will hear an accusation on someone and begin spreading what is simply a gossip or a misunderstanding without first confirming whether or not it was true. This is a sin and displeasing to God. Psalm 141:3 says: “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips [to keep me from speaking thoughtlessly].” The Proverbist instructs us to listen before we speak: Proverbs 18:13 (TPT) “Listen before you speak, for to speak before you’ve heard the facts will bring humiliation.” I think we all have been embarrassed at sometime in our lives because we have spoken without all of the facts, and someone has had to bring correction to us, sometimes publicly. It is wisdom to listen much more that we speak Proverbs 18:17(TPT) says: “There are two sides to every story. The first one to speak sounds true until you hear the other side and they set the record straight.” We need to pray like David: “Set a guard O Lord, over my mouth.” Use your mouth and words to bring life, healing, peace, righteousness and justice. Remember, you are God’s ambassador!
God remembers your loving deeds!
One of the greatest delusions among our generation is that we can do whatever we want to do and hide it from God. Galations 6:7 says: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Our actions have results and repercussions! God is keeping record of our actions and deeds. His promise is that He will repay each one according to his word or his deeds (Rev. 22:12). Today, be reminded, your actions and deeds of love and righteousness are not in vain. Heaven is recording each action and deed. Man might forget or ignore your good deeds, but God will never forget!
Revelation 22: 12-13 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
