James tells us that the tongue is the most difficult part of the body to control. But if the heart feeds it information, maybe it’s the heart that needs some work. I’m sure it’s both.
Some people are better at controlling their tongues but their hearts still feel the anger or other negative emotion. Others of us seem to put our foot in our mouths on a regular basis being humbled immediately.
What comes out of the mouth is an expression of what is in the heart. But I have found that some of the most prideful, arrogant people may keep their mouths shut but the attitude comes out in their actions or lack thereof. Our actions also betray the content of the heart.
David prayed, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Oh my God.”
Lord, search our hearts to see if there is some wicked way in us. Cleanse us from all unrighteous thoughts and attitudes. Break through the denial that may be blinding us. Give us a heart to know you and follow hard after you that we may be effective as disciple makers.
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