The
need for a powerful filter...
The
Apostle James said, “For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea
creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can
tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” (James 3:7-8
ESV)
The
part that grips me this morning is “...but no human being can tame the tongue.”
I
believe that. No one can. If a tongue is tamed, whether for a moment or for a
lifetime, it is a work of God.
And,
listen, don’t pick quiet a tongue as a tamed tongue. We all know that among few
words there can also be wrong words.
What
then?
We
need Holy Ghost help.
First,
restraint. Spirit, hold back my word until I have sought Your help.
Second,
redirection. Spirit, take my mind to scriptural precepts and principles and
promises that match my thinking with the Father’s revelation and mind.
Third,
attitude and method. Spirit, help me not just to say what is wise and what is
right, but to speak saltily, with Your gentleness and Your timing and Your
wisdom. Help me not only to not be careless, but careful, caring, and kind
without forsaking forthright, forthcoming, and truthfulness.
Father,
I am a man, and I believe You when you say no man can tame the tongue. I
believe YOU can tame my tongue. I submit to you my speech and attitude and
believe You for power and growth.
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