Text: Psalm 12:1-8
Key verse: “They speak vanity
every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do
they speak” (Psalm 12:2).
Disappointment, disagreement
and destruction are some of the tragic occurrences in human history associated
with the misuse of the tongue. Yet, it is quite surprising that many people
have not learnt to refrain from unguarded speech.
The Psalmist raised some issues
crucial to the happiness of all people. With genuine concern, he observed the
absence of godly and faithful men whose presence would have sanitised the
society and enhanced the morality of the people. It is no surprise then that
God eventually arose to the help of the “oppressed.” It may sometimes take
long, but God will not fail to come to the rescue of the oppressed and the less
privileged. Every wise person is therefore encouraged to hold tenaciously to
the word of God because it is trustworthy.
As opposed to trusting in God,
the carnal man depends on other sources for success. This was what informed the
Psalmist’s abhorrence of the proud who thinks his tongue belongs to him and it
does not matter to what use he puts it. Many today still think this way and so
misuse the gifts of God, especially the tongue.
Instead of destroying lives
through thoughtless words, we can bless others. We can comfort and not curse.
We can use this “comely part” to benefit others. The alternative is to use our
tongues recklessly and risk God’s anger, especially as He has said that,
“...every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in
the day of judgment” (Matthew 12:36).
THOUGHT TO CONSIDER: Bless
always and curse not.
- See more at: http://dailymanna.dclmhq.org/2014/01/daily-manna-2014-watch-your-words.html#.U8kRpkA56Dl
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