Matthew 12:36-37 But I say to you every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgement. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.
Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
James 3:5-6 Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest fire, a world of impurity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell.
Proverbs 26:20-21 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no gossip, strife ceases. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to a fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 6:16-19 These six things the Lord hates, yes seven are an abomination to Him: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.
Proverbs 15:23 A man has joy by the answers of his mouth, and a word spoke in due season how good it is.
Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger allies contentions.
James 1:19 So then, my beloved brethren let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath, for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
Lord, thank You for Your perfect word and guidance it is a light to my path and a lamp to my feet. Lord, we often times find ourselves reacting instead of listening and waiting for a word from You. In Jesus name Lord help us to breath a prayer before we speak or become angry over things we do not know for sure the truth of it. Help us to wait on You to reveal to us the way, the truth, and the life that only our Shepard gives. Thank You, Jesus for coming for us even in all our sin.
Amen
