“The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.” (Proverbs 10:31)
Far too often, we voice every thought that our minds process. I am sure you know someone who verbalizes every creative idea, good or bad thought, absurd speculation, perverted imaginations and unfounded opinion that cross their mind. Instead of filtering his ideas and speaking only what is necessary and profitable, he feels compelled to share every thought and meditation. This kind of man reveals his immaturity and lack of rule over his spirit. He fails to realize that all his thoughts do not originate from his mind. Some thoughts come from our soulish man, some from our spiritual man, a portion from the flesh and others from the pits of hell. Satan constantly shoots fiery darts of temptation, lust and perversion at men. (Ephesians 6:16) We need to pray for discernment to be able to identify and categorize the thoughts that we have that are not Christ-like. In II Corinthians 10:5, Paul exhorts believers to cast down imaginations, thoughts, reasonings and arguments that do not line up with the truth of God’s Word. Any thought that raises itself up against God must be taken captive and brought unto the obedience of Christ. Do not dwell on thoughts and fantasies, godly men, which you know are not pleasing to God. Be careful what thoughts you voice, because once they are spoken, they take on a life of their own. Our words are powerful and can be used for good or evil. May we use our mouths to speak words of wisdom, healing and exhortation.
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