"For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth." (Isaiah 62:1)

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Foolish words

People often “tune out” the man or woman who is always blabbing about something or other. By contrast, we pay attention to those who choose their words wisely. When we think before we speak, we save ourselves a world of grief. “Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him” (Proverbs 29:20).

We will all be held accountable for our words, whether written or spoken (Matt 12:36-37). “Even so, the tongue is a little member and boasts great things” (James 3:5). Christians have the great gift of God’s Holy Spirit to help them be careful of their words.

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