The Power of the Tongue

"No one can tame the tongue it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God's likeness. 10 Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sister these things should not be this way.     James 3:8-10   Christian Standard Bible 

The tongue is not bad if used properly and when we are praising and worshipping God and sharing testimonies with other people, we are using the good side of the tongue. However, there is a bad side as well and this is the side that we need to control.

Tont Evans writes:'

James isn't writing to the world. He's exhorting Christians, reminding them that their mouths are polluted. After singing hallelujahs, some families start tearing each other down before they've even departed the church parking lot. If criticising, gossiping and swearing come out of your mouth, the content of your heart needs to be addressed'.   Copyright The Tony Evans Study Bible footnotes to James 3:9-12 

There is a choice to be made, we will either use the tongue to speak good things or, use it to tear people down. As a Christian, the choice has been made for us and we need to take this on board. Take a look at the book of Proverbs Chapter 18:19-20:

'From the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.' Therefore, what comes out of our mouth shows us, and other people, the state of our hearts (Matthew 12:33-37). 

James says that no one can tame the tongue and from one point of view, this is very true. However, when we are completely submitted to God, He will give us the ability to overcome the evil side and speak His truth. However, again, it comes down to choice. We have to make that choice and surrender to Jesus. Just think for a moment, do you really want to go around with a polluted mouth? Do you really want a reputation of being outspoken and hypocritical? Of course you don't. So now is the time to do something about it. Come to Jesus right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have been using the wrong side of my tongue and speaking evil words to some people so, consequently, my heart must need an overhaul. I ask You to forgive me and begin a cleansing work within me. I surrender to You right now. In Jesus' Name. Amen' 

Now go about your Daily Life with Jesus, confidently. 

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