READ (JAMES 3: 1-12)
Recently I was compelled to study scriptures on the mouth
and how our words can either build someone up, or tear them down. I came away from that study watching not only
what came out of my mouth, but also how I responded when being spoken to. It is vitally important to turn to the Lord
for help in this area. James 3: 7-8 “For every kind
of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed,
and hath been tamed of mankind. But the
tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” The words that we use can either
hurt or heal. They can start fires, or
put them out. No one can tame the human
tongue except the Lord. Before we speak
ask Him to put in your mouth wholesome words.
Even if someone is speaking unkind things to you respond back to them
the way the Lord would have you to. I
always ask myself, “What would Jesus do?”
“Would Jesus speak this way?”
Be kind in your speech to others, and be on guard of how
you choose to answer. Always know that
the Lord Jesus Christ is watching and listening to every word.
