![]() The discipline to stop and think before we speak or act is a reflection of who we are. Proverbs 18:21 reads, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Today, the tongue is not just spoken words but can be posted on many online forums. Once words have been spoken we cannot take them back. Our words say so much about our character. Scientists, psychologists and linguists study the use of words and are able to determine issues of self-esteem, depression, lying, perspective, positivity, etc. If an individual does not know us, they will after we speak. They will also know who we are after we send that text or tweet. Alas, if nothing else, we have to remember who we are. If we say we love the Lord, let that love be reflected in our choice of words. Let us also be mindful that our choice of words are a reflection of what we treasure in our hearts (Luke 6:45). James offers us a recipe for success: Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving]. (James 1:9 AMPH) This is HEART work and this is us giving life rather than taking it. GiGi❤️
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