THE 20th OF MARCH
IF WE WANT A GOOD LIFE, WE HAVE TO CONTROL OUR WORDS
“He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.” – 1 Peter 3:10
Wisdom is shown by the words we speak. The words that please the Lord produce life. Idle talk, without considering the impact it can have on us and others, may cost us dearly. How many times have we ruined our own day or someone else’s, because we said something inappropriate, at the wrong time, or to the wrong person? We are all familiar with the expression: “Me and my big mouth, I got myself in trouble!”
In Matthew 12:36-37, Jesus said, “but I say unto you, that for every idle word men may speak, they shall give account of it in the day of judgment.” Even if we do not pay attention to all the words we say, the Lord considers them all. If we do not ask for forgiveness or do not pray for the Holy Spirit to help us speak to please God, it could cost us eternally. The Word of God also teaches us to keep our word and do what we promise to do.
It is difficult to control our tongue, because our words come as a result of what we have in our hearts and the thoughts we allow to fill our minds. But if we keep our heart pure and stop the thoughts that are contrary to the Bible, we can control what we say!
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You, Lord, for Your Word! Please help me to never promise to do something that You do not want me to do or what I cannot do! Please help me pay attention to my words and not to use idle or bad words. Help me control my speech and keep my heart and mind pure from all evil. Thank You for helping me do what is good and become more and more what You have created me to be! Amen
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