The right use of the tongue

20-August 2011 

The smallest organ of our body has a great potential and can be instantly used for good. We can do excellent things with our mouth and tongue. We can be truthful, comfort the sad, encourage others, teach others and compliment others etc. Above all we can we can praise God, thank him, adore him, pray, plead  and  intercede  etc, in that case tongue can be a gentle tongue, truthful lips, the healing tongue , praising lips. “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” Mathew 12:34 

Let us see what the Bible says about the potential use of your tongue .

“Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.”Proverbs 25:11

“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,…” Proverbs 10:11

 “The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, ”Proverbs 20:21

“The lips of the righteous nourish many, A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, 
   but the lips of the wise protect them.” Proverbs 14:3

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1.

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21.

“The soothing tongue is a tree of life… Proverbs 15:4

“LORD, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart; Psalm 15:1-2

Our speech and words  must show our attitude and concerns for others.

Get a right heart. “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks”. Mathew 12:34

“Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding” Proverbs 17:27

Be vigilant. “Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds.”Paslm 141:3

Pray.  “Whenever we are about to open our mouths to speak, we might offer the prayer ‘May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”Psalm 19:14

“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.” Proverbs 16:24

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger”. Proverbs 15:1

In summation, remember that your tongue is a two–edged weapon —what you say, when you say how it sounds etc are very important to you , to others  and to God. Strive to keep your words and speech soft and gentle,  while reaching out to others, rather than being razor-sharp and bitter.Strive not to gossip, flatter, lie or misuse the tongue in any other way. Instead, use it to help others and build friendships and relationships. …“Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech”.1 Peter 3:10 

 If you want a good life, control what you say!

What you say is very important in the sight of God—

Finally, read this verse :“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21.

 Almighty Father has warned us “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life…”Deuteronomy 30:19

 Choice is your - think and choose what you want.. 

 It is very Simple.

 But need great inner  strength .

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil;my cup overflows..Psalm 23:1-6

 PRAISE THE LORD.

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