November 5 Watch Your Mouth Proverbs 6:2
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth.” (Proverbs 6:2)
One of the most “chilling” commands that came from the mouth of my dear mother, were the words, “Watch Your Mouth!” From an early age, I was taught that your words are an expression of your attitude and your character! Amazingly, this lesson, and the benefits of obedience to this simple rule, have become less important to an entire generation! If you listen to many of the popular music sources, you will hear some awful and “dirty” language! Let’s go a bit closer to home; you can hear “fowl” language right in the church! Just recently, I had to take on the role of my mother and admonish a young man to “watch his mouth!” Friends, the way in which we express ourselves, and the words that we choose to employ, and the way that we share our communications, are an indication of the condition of our hearts and an indication of our attitude! The scriptures inform us to not let corrupt communications to pass over your lips, and that your words should be edifying to God and to lift people up, not tear them down! Proverbs 6:2: “You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth.” Let your words be positive and edifying and a reflection of your “new” nature! Remember, our words are important! Every miracle that Jesus performed, He spoke it into existence before it happened! Our Words, Our Attitude, Our Communications, must be in line with edifying God and expressing His Amazing Grace! So, the message for today is simple: WATCH YOUR MOUTH! Think about what you say, how you say it and refrain from any words, communication, that is not edifying to God, to You, and to the Cause of Christ! Again, simply put… “WATCH YOUR MOUTH!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE! (Re-Posting because of a conversation that I overheard between two church members recently. If it is not edifying to Christ and to you, DON’T SAY IT!)