In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 12 and verse 36 it says that we will give an account for every idle word we speak and in verse 34 we are told that our mouths speaks from the abundance of our hearts.

In Proverbs chapter 18 and verse 21 the writer states that: “death and life are in the power of the tongue” (KJV). If that is the case, then what we put in our hearts is of utmost importance. What we look at and what we listen to is what we put in our hearts.

“The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity” (James 3:6) and can be tamed by no man. It sounds like we have a job for God on our hands. Fortunately, we have been made new creations in Christ, our minds are being renewed, we are attached to the vine and abide in Christ. As the Holy Spirt that lives in us changes us and develops his fruit in us, our tongues will be changed, as long as we cooperate with him.

James also gives us some very good advice in Chapter 1 and verse 19 of his epistle: "Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath." If we all put that verse into practice the world would be a much more pleasant place to live. I encourage you to join me in spending time each morning asking God to help you put James advice into practice.

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