Taming the Tongue

The Bible has a lot to say about the tongue and how much it can get us into trouble. In James chapter 3, it talks about how the tongue is a small thing but what enormous damage it can do. It goes on to say, "It is an uncontrollable evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it breaks out into curses against those who have been made in the image of God. And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!" (James 3:7-10)  I'm sure, if we are honest with ourselves, we have all been guilty of gossip and other such things (as well as probably the target of these things).  As a child of God, this shouldn't be so, however.

I found the following devotional by Dr. Adrian Rodgers that I thought was worth sharing. I hope it encourages you in your walk with the Lord. And remember, if your tongue has gotten you into trouble this week, spend some time confessing it before the Lord.

Taming the Tongue

BIBLE MEDITATION:
Proverbs 10:19-“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”  (The Message Bible says it this way: Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.)

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Your tongue can get you into a lot of trouble. There is nothing that can do more damage to your relationships than your words. Proverbs 17:27 says, “He that hath knowledge spareth his words.” That is, if you’re smart, you won’t talk so much. When you do talk, keep your words warm and sweet because you may have to eat them later. There’s an old saying I heard a Rabbi use once that reminds us: “The ears are open and out. They’re unguarded, but the tongue is behind ivory bars.”

• When you’re talking, you’re not learning.
• When you’re not learning, you’re not communicating.
• When you’re not communicating, there will be no intimacy in your relationships.

ACTION POINT:
In what ways has your mouth gotten you into trouble this week? Confess these times before the Lord and ask for strength and wisdom to be a better communicator. ~Devotional by Dr. Adrian Rodgers

I hope this has blessed your heart.

God Bless!!  :o)