Hello sister saints!
God granted us this day! It's another opportunity to live for Him and indeed we are to do all things in His name and for His glory!
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.Colossians 3:17
Another day to send some love to my sisters around the world too! The things of God are not a once a week thing but daily and every moment so it's good to come back here every day...if the Lord wills!
A sister shared some of a psalm and there's always so much in them but this one stood out for now.
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.Psalm 31:20
I was pondering that phrase...'the strife of tongues'. We know the human tongue can cause great trouble. We may think physical violence is the worst but words which cannot be seen (except if they are written) can be destructive and in other ways sinful. Just one area of our lives too that we bring in line to the truth.
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.James 1:26
But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
James 3:8-10
Just a reminder for us to be very careful ourselves and to know the Word speaks a lot about it and is the truth and we may see or experience those who do not bridle the tongue, including in the idle and foolish chatter and jesting of the world. But God hears and sees every word and all will be judged by them too.
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.Matthew 12:36-37
It is also not uncommon to hear our precious Saviour's name among the curses of the world but let us also not take His name in vain by our life and conduct. It is a big responsibility to be His witnesses and bear His name so let us not do so in vain.
Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.Exodus 20:7
Many indeed take the name of Christ as 'Christians' but it is in vain as they live in a world of deception and falsehood.
Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you,Leviticus 22:32
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.2 Timothy 2:19
That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.2 Thessalonians 1:12
Here are some scriptures about good words which we want to have!
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Proverbs 15:1, 23, 26
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Ephesians 4:29
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Proverbs 31:26
Let us adorn the doctrine of God and not bring reproach upon His holy name. It is a huge study to look up scriptures related to 'mouth', 'words', 'tongue' etc as there's so many but what a blessing to know what is good and what is bad also! Strive onwards sister soldiers...in all good things!
Grace to you in Christ,
Sister Chayil
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