Proverbs is a pretty sweet book. It's mainly about wisdom, and such. And I noticed that there are a lot of verses about being careful with your tongues or with words you say. Because most relationships have been scarred or destoryed because a harsh word or selfish actions has taken place.
I found the following verses that takes about your heart, your mouth
and the consequences of not being careful with your words:
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." -Prov 4:23
"My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse." -Prov. 8:7-8
"When works are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise." -Prov. 10:19
"Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful lips endures forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment." -Prov 12:18-19
"An anxious heart weights a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. " -Prov 12:25
"He who guards his lips guards his life" -Prov 13:3
"A truthful witness saves lives." -Prov 14: 25a
"(Speak) the truth in love." - Es. 4:15
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." -Prov 15:1
"A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a mand of understanding is even-tempered." -Prov 17:27
"An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips." -Prov 24:26
God gave us tongues to speak, we can use it for the good or for the bad. That is up to your heart to decide. Is your heart inclined to God or away from God? You can fool people for only so long but your heart will come out at some point. Your words and action reveal what's REALLY in your heart. Think about it... Physically, the heart is the most important organ in your body because it pumps blood to every part of your body...it's your life source. Spiritually, your heart is also the most important...when you give your heart to God...you're really giving God everything in your life...it's what's in your heart that guides your every thought, word, and action.
The bible says that the tongue is like a spark that can start a fire. So...we must be careful of the words we say, and how we say it and WHEN we say it.We must also examine our motives for wanting to say something. Is it to tear somebody down...and feel good about ourselves? Or is it to encourage and build up another person?
Everyone knows what kind of damage gossiping and spreading rumors have caused. If you have been through middle school, high school, or college and have not seen the way the deceiving/lying tongue has caused...then you have been flying through school blind. It's everywhere! Maybe you seen boyfriend and girlfriend relationships broken up because there were a lack of trust in the relationship. Maybe you have seen a person being a victim of bullying based on rumors spread about them. Maybe you saw friendships (or your own friendships) have been destroyed due to the tongue.
Honestly, everyone knows that a kind word builds another up. Have you ever been surrounded by positive and cheerful people? Don't they make you want to smile and be upbeat? It's so encouraging to be around them! Here's a true fact: a positive person tend to be the kind of person that everyone trust with their life.
Be careful of what you say, do or think! What you do in life echos in eternity. God sees all and sees your life, soul, mind, heart, and your ALL.
