According to James 3:2, it reminds us that we all stumble and fall and offend in many ways. And if anyone does not offend in speech, he is a fully developed character and a perfect man, able to control his whole body. We all must be mindful of what we say as well as what we don’t say. There is a time to speak and a time to be silent. We as leaders must constantly ask the Holy Spirit to control our desires to say what we shouldn’t say. We must learn use our words wisely and avoid putting others down, gossiping, complaining. Take a moment and ask yourself, Is what I want to say is kind? Is it necessary or is it even true? The word bridle means to control or to restrain. As mature Christians, if we are not controlling our tongues, we are not walking in the Spirit, but walking in the flesh. God wants His servants to operate in the level of maturity that He has Called each of us to do. I encourage you today and everyday, to speak by God’s grace. Meditate on Psalm 19:14 and let it become part of our daily lives. “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. “ Amen.
Serving the Lord with Gladness,
Deacon Terri McFarlane
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Yes, the book of James talks about how the tongue can be “an unruly evil full of deadly poison.” Words have been used to hurt many people in church.
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Anen!!!
Keep Them coming.
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I remind my children to ” Speak as though you know Jesus is listening. HE IS !
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