“But no man can tame the tongue. It is unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”
James 3:8
James 3:8
“In the Multitude of Words sin is not lacking,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.”
Proverbs 10:19
“But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.
For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.”
Matthew 15:18-19
“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good;
and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil.
For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”
Luke 6:45
Jesus, All through out your scripture you speak against the false speech of the unbeliever and the unwise. Time and time again have I not fallen into such a category? Have not my words pierced the hearts of many who have heard their destructive voice return to the one attacked? I have ruined relationships for lack of self control. I have broken hearts for having a loose tongue.
Gossip is to talk about the affairs or private life of another individual.
Slander is to pass along lies that, with intent or not, ruin another's reputations.
And if I am not doing either one of these things against another, but I am only “sharing” my burden, than I am complaining against that person or against You my Lord. At the base of all things it is SIN!
When I gossip or slander I put down another persons reputation and take on the role of judge, while there is only one judge and that is You my king, not myself. Should I than watch my speech by not naming names or pointing fingers, am I not than only complaining of my current circumstance? That of which you are in full control of, sovereign in all You do. You are not blind or on vacation, but are with me in every moment of my life; You have not forsaken me. But is my speech a reflection of the goodness You have be doing in my heart? Am I a blabbering fool who runs his mouth at the expense of others? Lord write it on the tablet of my heart to be obedient to You in seeking to live a life of wisdom and a speech that does no thing but honor You Jesus. I desire a tongue that does two things, Honors You my King with every word, and does not speak badly or falsely about anyone else. Remind me through out my day to avoid such conversation that even my lips would be good and pleasing to your ears.
Amen.
