How conscious are we when we say something? Are we aware of what we are saying? Do we realise that words, once said, cannot be taken back? Proverbs 12:18 tells us: “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” In today's reading, we are also cautioned to "be quick to listen but slow to speak and slow to rouse your temper; God’s righteousness is never served by man’s anger." There is a reason why God gave us two ears and one tongue, and sometimes we end up saying more than we should and are unable to listen because of the noise generated within us and around us.
Think carefully before you say anything. Your tongue can be a
weapon far mightier than any weapon created by humankind. You can make or break someone with a simple
comment. Are you speaking your mind, and meaning what you say with a lifestyle
and actions to match? Sometimes we say faster than we think, and that could only make us look foolish at the end.
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