“The Lord has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary…” (Isaiah 50:4)
Our words are like nitroglycerine; they can either blow up bridges or heal hearts. You can tell more about somebody by what they say about others, than by what others say about them. Never judge a person’s horsepower by their exhaust smoke; ignorance is always eager to speak.
Wisdom dictates that the best time to hold your tongue is when you feel as if you ‘just have to say something’. Some people speak from experience; others from experience don’t speak. That’s because they’ve learned better.
Jesus said that your words actually determine your destiny. “For by your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 23:37.
Solomon said “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof”. This means that words kill or words give life—the choice is yours.
It is important to remember that your words have the capacity for good or evil. They either hurt or heal. If there’s one race where we all need more discipline it’s in ‘the word’ department. The Psalmist, David in Psalm 141:3 asked God to “Set a guard O Lord before my mouth: keep watch at the door of my lips.”
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.…Proverbs 16:23-25
May the fruit of our lips be soaked in God’s love and grace and an encouragement to others!