How do you tame a tongue? Why does it need taming? We live in a time when people have little respect for themselves or others and use all manner of filthy language and angry words.
A few days ago, my daughter and I were shopping, and an acquaintance of hers, a young man, came up and talked with her about duck eggs. The language that came out of his mouth was quite offensive. He had no respect for my daughter as a young woman, nor for me as an old woman. Sadly, this isn’t a unique incident; it’s quite the norm for people to use vulgar words as if they are acceptable. It’s bad enough in the secular world, but this same vile language is also heard among Christians.
“If any man among you seem religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceive his own heart, this man’s religion is vain” (James 1:26).
These are wise words from James. Our tongue allows us to taste food as well as to speak. Why should we use such an amazing part of our anatomy for vulgar purposes? We should use it to build up others and encourage fellow Christians. We should use our tongue to praise God in words and in song. Our tongue needs to be tamed and brought under control.
Does your tongue deny the very faith you profess? Maybe you don’t use offensive language, but do you tell off-color jokes to your friends in the office break room? Do you use your tongue to speak gossip about others? Is your tongue reflecting what’s in your heart? If so, then you need to examine your heart and draw closer to Jesus.
The Apostle Peter always seems to be an example of speaking whatever came into his mind. Sometimes he said the right thing, and that shows the change Jesus was working in him. When Jesus asked His disciples what people said about Him, they gave Him some general answers.
“And they said some say that thou art John the Baptist; some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets” (Matthew 16:14).
That’s similar to people today. Many people, including professing Christians, know the name but don’t know who He truly is. They will use His name as a swear word but don’t realize that Jesus Christ is God. Using His name as a cuss word shows you have no respect for who He is and what He did for you.
When Jesus asked the disciples who people said He was, He heard their answer but wanted a deeper understanding from the men who followed Him, the ones He would entrust with sharing the Gospel. He wants a deeper understanding from us today, too.
“He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?” (Matthew 16:15).
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A few days ago, my daughter and I were shopping, and an acquaintance of hers, a young man, came up and talked with her about duck eggs. The language that came out of his mouth was quite offensive. He had no respect for my daughter as a young woman, nor for me as an old woman. Sadly, this isn’t a unique incident; it’s quite the norm for people to use vulgar words as if they are acceptable. It’s bad enough in the secular world, but this same vile language is also heard among Christians.
“If any man among you seem religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceive his own heart, this man’s religion is vain” (James 1:26).
These are wise words from James. Our tongue allows us to taste food as well as to speak. Why should we use such an amazing part of our anatomy for vulgar purposes? We should use it to build up others and encourage fellow Christians. We should use our tongue to praise God in words and in song. Our tongue needs to be tamed and brought under control.
Does your tongue deny the very faith you profess? Maybe you don’t use offensive language, but do you tell off-color jokes to your friends in the office break room? Do you use your tongue to speak gossip about others? Is your tongue reflecting what’s in your heart? If so, then you need to examine your heart and draw closer to Jesus.
The Apostle Peter always seems to be an example of speaking whatever came into his mind. Sometimes he said the right thing, and that shows the change Jesus was working in him. When Jesus asked His disciples what people said about Him, they gave Him some general answers.
“And they said some say that thou art John the Baptist; some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets” (Matthew 16:14).
That’s similar to people today. Many people, including professing Christians, know the name but don’t know who He truly is. They will use His name as a swear word but don’t realize that Jesus Christ is God. Using His name as a cuss word shows you have no respect for who He is and what He did for you.
When Jesus asked the disciples who people said He was, He heard their answer but wanted a deeper understanding from the men who followed Him, the ones He would entrust with sharing the Gospel. He wants a deeper understanding from us today, too.
“He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?” (Matthew 16:15).
Taming The Tongue :: By Nathele Graham
How do you tame a tongue? Why does it need taming? We live in a time when people have little respect for themselves or others and use all manner of filthy
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