We have all flapped our gums and said things that should never have been said, right?
We have all blabbed to others about someone else at sometime, maybe even on our way to church.
We wonder why non-believers or even believers don't want to step foot in our churches anymore. One of the reasons is because our actions are no different than people in the world. We have all slandered, gossiped, used cruel words, offensive stories, crude jokes and participated in foolish talk. We don't think before we speak.
What comes from your mouth is exactly what is in your heart...and no matter how much 'Febreeze' you use on the stinky garbage, the stench will come out; just like in our lives, the stench on the inside will eventually come out.
Do you realize how powerful our tongues are?
"In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself." James 3:5-6
Think about it, have you ever seen the forest fires on the news? The fire destroys everything in its path. That is our tongue if we don't control it. It is evil and full of deadly poison - it kills and destroys - both us and others. We praise God with our voices but then we wound people made in the image of God.
We have all blabbed to others about someone else at sometime, maybe even on our way to church.
We wonder why non-believers or even believers don't want to step foot in our churches anymore. One of the reasons is because our actions are no different than people in the world. We have all slandered, gossiped, used cruel words, offensive stories, crude jokes and participated in foolish talk. We don't think before we speak.
What comes from your mouth is exactly what is in your heart...and no matter how much 'Febreeze' you use on the stinky garbage, the stench will come out; just like in our lives, the stench on the inside will eventually come out.
Do you realize how powerful our tongues are?
"In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself." James 3:5-6
Think about it, have you ever seen the forest fires on the news? The fire destroys everything in its path. That is our tongue if we don't control it. It is evil and full of deadly poison - it kills and destroys - both us and others. We praise God with our voices but then we wound people 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 3:10
We should be different, separate - people should be able to hear the evidence in how we speak. Don't excuse these sins! Don't participate when others are doing it! Read Ephesians 5...imitate God!
We should be different, separate - people should be able to hear the evidence in how we speak. Don't excuse these sins! Don't participate when others are doing it! Read Ephesians 5...imitate God!
Seriously, just SHUT UP!!!
How you talk is a good indicator of where you are with Christ. His light within you only produces what is good and right, Ephesians 5:9.
We need to stop giving the enemy a foothold in our lives and in our churches. We are opening the doors to a liar and someone who just wants to cause division. When we talk about others we are allowing that to happen. If you hear someone gossiping or bashing others you have the power to keep the fire burning or to quench it - by walking away, saying something positive or just telling them to STOP!
Remember we are on the same team. I always say if you have breath you always have a chance.
Control your tongue. Speak what is encouraging. Live like you know the Savior!
Be blessed,
Steve
How you talk is a good indicator of where you are with Christ. His light within you only produces what is good and right, Ephesians 5:9.
We need to stop giving the enemy a foothold in our lives and in our churches. We are opening the doors to a liar and someone who just wants to cause division. When we talk about others we are allowing that to happen. If you hear someone gossiping or bashing others you have the power to keep the fire burning or to quench it - by walking away, saying something positive or just telling them to STOP!
Remember we are on the same team. I always say if you have breath you always have a chance.
Control your tongue. Speak what is encouraging. Live like you know the Savior!
Be blessed,
Steve
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