God speaks today Sunday | April 27, 2025
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
(Proverbs 21:23)For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
(1 Peter 3:10) The challenge of growing up with the correct use of the language
The language we use as Christians should be edifying and avoid backbiting, which causes division and bitterness among God's people. Our words should reflect our practical lives and be consistent with our convictions. Jesus reminds us that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, and we will be held accountable for every idle word on the day of judgment. On the other hand, our language should also be a torrent of peace and harmony, reflecting the grace of God in our lives. The challenge of restraining our language from speaking evil and destructive words is great, but with the help of the Spirit, we can overcome this widespread evil. Let us proclaim God's righteousness and praise Him with our tongues.
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Cross Reference
What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
(Psalm 34:12)The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
(Proverbs 12:13)He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
(Proverbs 13:3)If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
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