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God Today Devotions
Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts
great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles! I have yet to meet the perfect person. While we are in this world we are going to find that things are not perfect. People, our jobs, our homes, our family, all are lacking perfection. We all have things about us that are good and things that are bad. Things we work on and would like to change. We sure do not want anyone or everyone talking about our imperfections and shortcomings. Neither does God. When we love unconditionally with the love of God we cover with love instead of exposing others and their shortcomings. This does not mean we are to be blind to sin and not deal with it. But we need not turn it into gossip. Taking our concerns to God in prayer is appropriate. Usually telling everyone about a negative situation only makes it worse instead of better. Matthew 12:36 But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. Something we should certainly keep in mind when we are dealing with other people. Proverbs 18-21 says The tongue has the power of life and death and those who love it will eat its fruit. The words we speak can either bring love, comfort, encouragement, or they can tear down, break, and destroy. The choice is up to us. As followers of Jesus Christ, our lives are to display the fruits of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. The more we yield to the Spirit, the more these fruits will be evident in our lives, and when dealing with our own imperfections as well as others we will find a better outcome for all. Prayer Lord give me strength to control my mouth, and to refrain from always giving my opinion but rather to seek you and speak words of hope and encouragement. Live through my life that others may be uplifted and encouraged, and restored. In Jesus name I ask. Amen.
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