USING THE TONGUE RIGHTLY
Proverbs 21:23, 15:4
Yesterday we learned about the improper use of the tongue. Today, we will consider a few tips on how to use the tongue properly. The first thing is to take care of your heart. Regulate the things that occupy your heart. Guard your heart diligently. You must also take steps to purge your heart of every evil thought. When you have a clean heart, your tongue will speak good things.
Wisdom is key to speaking rightly. James 3:13 says wisdom will manifest in our good conversation. Divine wisdom will guide us, influence our heart and the way we speak. Wisdom will ensure that we utter things that will make people happy and not hurt them.
Steps to healing the wrong use of the tongue:
1. Recognize and accept that there is a problem and that you need a solution.
2. Confess your sins and seek forgiveness
3. Withdraw your tongue from satanic grip. James 4:7
4. Let your mouth continually be full of praises to God rather than complaining.
5. Be crucified with Christ and your words will begin to glorify God. Let your mouth be a fountain of life and not a source of strife.
PRAYER: Lord, take control of my tongue that I may speak of your goodness to all creatures in Jesus’ name.
