August 1st, 2023
Tuesday, August 1
Words We Speak
By: Pastor Mark White
“The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.”
Proverbs 18:21
I heard someone say that the words we speak are the table of contents of our lives. What we say gives away who we really are. Jesus said it this way, “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.”
(Matthew 12:34–35 NLT).
The Bible also tells us, “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences” (Proverbs 18:21 NLT).
So, Christians who never would consider murder can be guilty of character assassination and backbiting. The Bible warns us about this and tells us it’s wrong…that our words can hurt others.
In 1 Peter 3:10, we read, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies” (NLT).
Words can chart the course of our lives. Saying, “I do,” means marriage for life, or at least it should. Saying, “I won’t,” to the offer of drugs, alcohol, and premarital or extramarital sex will free us from a lot of misery and the consequences of sin. And saying, “I will,” to the offer of forgiveness from Jesus Christ will change our eternal destiny.
James points out, “We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth… 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” (3:3, 5 NLT).
God gave us vocal cords, a tongue, and lips not to tear down and destroy others. No, He gave them to us so that we can build up others, speak the truth, and worship Him. The highest use of our words is to offer them back to Him in praise and in worship.
Words We Speak
By: Pastor Mark White
“The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.”
Proverbs 18:21
I heard someone say that the words we speak are the table of contents of our lives. What we say gives away who we really are. Jesus said it this way, “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.”
(Matthew 12:34–35 NLT).
The Bible also tells us, “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences” (Proverbs 18:21 NLT).
So, Christians who never would consider murder can be guilty of character assassination and backbiting. The Bible warns us about this and tells us it’s wrong…that our words can hurt others.
In 1 Peter 3:10, we read, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies” (NLT).
Words can chart the course of our lives. Saying, “I do,” means marriage for life, or at least it should. Saying, “I won’t,” to the offer of drugs, alcohol, and premarital or extramarital sex will free us from a lot of misery and the consequences of sin. And saying, “I will,” to the offer of forgiveness from Jesus Christ will change our eternal destiny.
James points out, “We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth… 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” (3:3, 5 NLT).
God gave us vocal cords, a tongue, and lips not to tear down and destroy others. No, He gave them to us so that we can build up others, speak the truth, and worship Him. The highest use of our words is to offer them back to Him in praise and in worship.
Recent
Archive
2026
January
The Quiet Struggles Right Next to UsThank you... in advanceA New ThingA Personal GodNot a Moment of HesitationFaith, Family, and a Broken JarAll InThe SoapboxLord, Help Me See...Hidden for our GoodBorrowed KeysIncreasing CapacityDo You Feel It?Great BoldnessProlific SeedsChained, but not BoundRoadblocksI Can Do Hard ThingsNot the Easy WayThe OpportunistHoly Ground on the StairwellUrgent Work
February
United with PurposeGod Gives the GrowthWhat about me?A Guilty Mom, a Gracious God, and the Road HomeDiscipline over DesireWhat is your thorn?What does love require of me?Comparison is a ThiefTrying to be holy in a distracted worldReplacementThe Joyful MessengerTwo Wrongs Don't Make a RightBut How Does It End?Holy Intentions, Human DistractionsLive a Worthy LifePray for MeBut is it true?On this DayWords that Build a Better WorldFor What Is True
2025
January
Paralysis of AnalysisA Daily CommitmentChild Like FaithThe Battle of the MindGPSSTOP. THINK. ACT. REVIEW.Let. It. Go.Choosing the Path of MercyQuick to Listen, Slow to SpeakPeacemakersBe Careful What You Wish ForRunYour Old Self Vs. The NewOn Not Loving the WorldLove One AnotherTreasure ChestsWho Sets the Bar?Be the You God Made You to BeTread a PathSo Much Better
February
Trust and ObeyA Pivotal MomentOh to Be the Mama of JesusA Fresh StartVictory or DefeatThe Edge of the CliffAuthorityHis Personal TouchForged by FaithSabbath - Setting You FreeHave You Prayed About It?Don't Build Your House on Sandy LandThe Centurion's FaithDon't Be OffendedWe All Need ItLighthouseIt's a Family ThingWhere the Ministry isHolding on by a Thread - and That's EnoughTraveling Essentials
Categories
Tags
no tags
No Comments