Guard My Mouth!



King David said, "Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord..."(Ps 141:3).

Choose your words wisely. Don't let emotions control your tongue, especially anger. You will benefit greatly from speaking the right words at the right time.


Personal note: This is a piece of wisdom that many of us have found to be true. Nevertheless, we have not always followed it. Something we should remember when dealing with others. You might consider cutting a little slack for others that let their mouth run before engaging their brain. Pastor Jim, Alias Bear Truth

Can we suggest For His Glory: A Kaleidoscope of Wisdom for you inspirational enjoyment. 

Seek to be Meek!

Meekness is strength under control.

Meekness is strength under control.  Albert Barnes defines meekness as “patience in the reception of injuries. It is neither meanness, nor a surrender of our rights, nor cowardice; but it is the opposite of sudden anger, of malice, of long-harbored vengeance.” 

We practice meekness when we quietly endue injustices for the sake of Christ or when we hold our tongue when we have the right to explode. It is a quality that requires the work of Holy Spirit within us. It is also a characteristic of a mature person. The practice of meekness is especially beneficial in relationships and in leadership. Seek to be meek.

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. (Proverbs 25:28)

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5) 

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Beware of Vices

Don’t surrender self-control to any vice – including alcohol, drugs, sexual immoralities, and harmful and/or addictive practices like tobacco, gambling, gluttony and eating disorders. Such self-control is possible through the strength of the Lord and by yielding yourself to the leadership of the Holy Spirit.  

The best way to never lose self-control is to totally abstain from all vices that tend to overtake you.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23 NIV)

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; (Ephesians 5:18)

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