1 Peter 3:10 (NKJV) 10 For “He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit.
Our words hold weight. So, watching what we say can be a full-time job.
Taking our time speaking, instead of just blurting things out can sometimes be critical. It will help us to get a handle on this and teach us that our first thoughts are not always the ones we should say out loud.
Taking our time before speaking will help us hold back that tongue, and keep us from getting in trouble and saying the things that are not right.
Our minds may try to justify it in that moment, telling us that we have every right to say what we want. But if we take the time to think it through, we will see our thinking can be off at times.
James 1:19 (NKJV) 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath…
An uncontrolled tongue coming from a believer in Christ will immediately turn off any unbeliever and keep them from wanting to hear anything we have to say regarding Christianity.
Forget witnessing to them. We lost them right off the bat. Even though they may use bad language, gossip or speak harshly themselves, they will judge our actions because of the label we wear. And they will think that we are not different in any way, rendering our words useless.
A heart that has truly been changed will change our tongue, change our actions, and change our love for others.
People outside of Christ know what to look for in a Christian even if they never have stepped inside a church.
Remember, if we want to help change the world, we need to start with our own tongue, by keeping it tamed.
James 1:26 (NKJV) 26 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.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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