CONTROLLING OUR TONGUE
Proverbs 11:9 (11:10 LXX)
A man in need of discernment treats citizens with contempt,
But a man of discernment keeps quiet.
Personal Challenge
Once again the writer of the proverbs reminds us just how powerful the tongue can be. We are also reminded that the need for discernment and how the application of the proper discernment can make a major difference in our lives and the lives of those around us. In this case, that discernment informs us to keep our mouths shut so that we treat those around us with grace, even when there might be cause to call people out. We must always remember to think before we speak, or tweet, or instant message, or Facebook, and then act on that thinking by being quiet more often than we speak. Lord have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!
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