Scripture tells us much about the awesome power of the tongue for victory or defeat in our lives. Proverbs 18:21 informs us, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Those who love it will eat of its fruit." In Matthew 12:34 our Savior tells us that, "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." This is why it is so important to monitor our words and thoughts carefully. Just because an unsavory thought enters your mind does make it sin, but if you choose to continue to think on it once you realize its a unacceptable thought isn't right and needs to repented of. You are all in my love and prayers. Jan
THE TONGUE
The tongue,
So small,
Yet so powerful,
It is a fire,
A world of iniquity,
Brings life or death,
Victory or defeat!
The heart,
Or the mind,
What we think on,
Powerful choices,
Control the tongue,
Produce life or death,
Victory or defeat!
Scripture makes it clear,
Our thoughts make,
Or break us,
That is why,
It’s so important,
To carefully monitor them,
Choosing only pure ones!
Offer no excuses,
Thinking on unholy thoughts,
Speaking impure words,
Brings a curse,
Thinking about holy things,
Speaking life giving words,
Bring a blessing.
"Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth:" James 3:5
ReplyDeleteA good read to cover everything in your poem, is the whole chapter 3 of the book of James.
Your peom brought this scripture to mind - something we need to be reminded of more often.