Here we go.....
I'm going to be doing something a little different with my blog over the next month or so. As a big bulk of my content will be focusing on this graphic that has really helped me grow as a Christian. I'll share it here and explain what's going to happen....God willing :)
So first, let me say. These blog posts aren't limited to men only, obviously this is for both men and women. But what I will be doing is going over each verse that is found in Proverbs and give my experience and commentary on it.
I just love this graphic, I have it printed out and pasted right in front of my computer so I can remind myself of these precious truths. So over the next month or so, we'll deep dive into each verse and hopefully it helps us grow our faith.
Let's get into it!
The graphic states that a Proverbs man "knows the power of gentle words", and I shared the KJV verse above. Here's something that came to mind for me immediately when reading this verse today.....
I was on social media earlier today and saw someone with the tag in their bio 'Christ Is King'. Which isn't rare these days, after all Christianity is having quite the resurgence of sorts. But what came out of this persons account, was far from representing the Lord and Savious I know from the bible.
Hate filled, vicious venom is what I saw and it was a result of simply....Disagreeing with doctrine. That's it.
The biggest issue I would have seeing this is that this person is claiming Christ is King, yet spewing hate filled words at a fellow believer. Hardly an attitude that Jesus ever portrayed.
Enter....Proverbs 15:4.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life! That's an awesome thought. Our words have big meaning. So when we are saying wholesome or good things, it brings life to others and life to the world. But there's a catch....
The tongue is vicious. No man can tame it. (James 3:8) And the rest of this verse in Proverbs reads 'perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit'. Meaning, when you start spewing hate, and evil words it kills your spirit.
We have to watch what we say!
I remember hearing a proverb of sorts once that the only time you should be talking about someone is when you are highlighting and praising them. I think this holds true. Not to build up ego or anything, but just refrain from speaking ill of anyone.
Easier said than done when it comes to this guy lol But with the Holy Spirit's help, I will conquer that sin.
How about you?
When you read Proverbs 15:4, what does it tell you about how we should be watching our tongue?
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The Bible talks extensively how we should have self control with our words and how we be careful with the tongue.A small member,but full of deadly poison.
The one that is still very much in my photographic memory is death and life are in the power of the tongue.You can't use the same mouth you use in praising the ALMIGHTY GOD,and still use it to be cursing your fellow man,St.James says it ought not to be so.
@jongolson permit me to take a screenshot of the caption above and thanks 🙏 for updating.
The word of God is forever settled in heaven and is the guiding principle here on the earth.
This Truth can not be deleted, can not die and can never change.
The earlier we understand these and abide by it, the better.
Thank you, @jongolson
Remind me of what I saw in the book of James as I was going through those chapters yesterday. Imagine how small the tongue is yet man hasn't been able to tame it.
This is why it is most advisable to work away from argument that may deprive God's presence in you. Just as said, 'easier than done'
It is noce incredible how powerful our words are and how they can influence not only our own lives, also the lives of people around us.
Thank you, and God Bless you.