Matthew 12: 36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
In the past, whenever I read this verse, I am very much afraid because I am always guilty of saying many worthless words. However, now I began to see this verse in a different perspective.
This verse is meant for our protection, a reminder and also our guiding principle in the way we talk and relate to people because there are consequences in our spoken words. In Proverbs 18:21 we see that Death and life are in the power of the tongue. There is power in our words, it may either bring life or death to the hearer.
The Psalmist also knew there are consequences in men's spoken words and thus they sought God's help:-
Psalm 141:3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
May this be our prayer : "Let my speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that I may know how I ought to answer every man. Col 4:6
In the past, whenever I read this verse, I am very much afraid because I am always guilty of saying many worthless words. However, now I began to see this verse in a different perspective.
This verse is meant for our protection, a reminder and also our guiding principle in the way we talk and relate to people because there are consequences in our spoken words. In Proverbs 18:21 we see that Death and life are in the power of the tongue. There is power in our words, it may either bring life or death to the hearer.
The Psalmist also knew there are consequences in men's spoken words and thus they sought God's help:-
Psalm 141:3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
May this be our prayer : "Let my speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that I may know how I ought to answer every man. Col 4:6
Good Reminder:
ReplyDeleteT - Is it true?
E - Does it edify?
N - Is it necessary?
T - Is it the right time to say?
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul, health to the bones.