If we know the Lord and His Word it will affect our tongue and how we speak.
Those that are wise are those that fear God (Prov 9.10), and those in whom the wisdom of God is flowing. They will be known by their being pure, peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy (Jam3.17).
How do I speak? When I learn that I have been lied to, what are my words of response? when I am betrayed, how do I speak of those who betrayed me? when I am confronted with foolishness, waste and selfishness what is the response of my tongue? Our mouth is the revealer and indicator of the condition of our hearts (Matt 12.34-35). We are instructed to speak evil of no one (Titus 3.2). As we look to the Lord we see His perfect example; Who when He was reviled did not respond in like manner, when He suffered He did not threaten those around Him but entrusted Himself to God (1Pet2.23).
In all my circumstances, in all my dealings with those around me; family, friends, work associates and others in the world, may my words build up and not destroy, heal and not wound, encourage and not criticise, understand and not judge, and ultimately be a reflection of the gentle workings of the Holy Spirit in my life moulding me into the likeness of my Saviour and Lord.
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