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Watch your mouth!

Proverbs 13:3 reveals that if you can control your tongue, you can have a long life. This is a powerful truth, but it is not easy. Most people cannot control what comes out of their mouth. They speak without thinking about the repercussions of their words. We really need to take out some time to rethink the things that we say. Look at what James 3: 8-10  says: 8 “but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. 9 Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. 10 And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!” In Matthew 12:36, the Lord Jesus said “And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.” Did you realize what the Lord said? We WILL give an account for every word we speak. Watch your words. Think before you speak. And when you do, make sure you are representing our Lord Jesus, because we are His ambassadors!

Proverbs 13:3 – “Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything”

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Watch your mouth, Part 2

The scriptures are clear on the difference between godly and wicked speech. In the New Living Translation, Proverbs 10:32 declares the difference. One speaks helpful words and the other speaks perverse words. God is not ambiguous about this. You are either practicing godly speech and actions or you are not. Today, many have their opinions as to what is acceptable to God. Yet many have no filter on their speech. They say anything that comes to their minds. Perverse speech can be foul language. It can also be curses or hateful desires hurled at others. When you allow unfiltered anger or hate to flow through your mouth without considering the repercussions, it can bring about much destruction. The godly think first before speaking. And, if they do say something that is not helpful, they will realize it and bring about the needed correction. Are your words helpful and encouraging, or are you guilty of spewing perverse words? Always remember that God hears every single word that we speak, and He will hold us accountable for our words, whether they are helpful, or perverse.

Proverbs 10: 32 (NLT) “The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words”