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marbella3 70F
2480 posts
9/12/2019 2:20 am

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9/13/2019 9:40 am

Tongue Tamers

Bible in a Year :

Proverbs –; 2 Corinthians 5
Do not let any unwholesome talk come of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up.

Ephesians 4:29

James 3:1–6
In West with the Night, author Beryl Markham detailed her work with Camciscan, a feisty stallion she was tasked with taming. She’d met her match with Camciscan. No matter what strategy she employed, she could never fully tame the proud stallion, chalking up only one victory over his stubborn will.

How many of us feel this way in the battle to tame our tongues? While James compares the tongue to the bit in a ’s mouth or a ship’s rudder (James 3:3–5), he also laments, “Out of the mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be” (v. ).

So, how can we win the battle over the tongue? The apostle Paul offers tongue-taming advice. The first involves speaking only the truth (Ephesians 4:25). This is not a license to be painfully blunt, however. Paul follows up with “do not let any unwholesome talk come of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up” (v. 29). We can also take out the trash: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice” (v. 31). Is this easy? Not if we attempt to do it on our own. Thankfully, we have the Holy Spirit helps us as we rely on Him.

As Markham learned, consistency with Camciscan was needed in the battle of wills. Such is the case in the taming of the tongue.

Reflect & Pray
What do you find most challenging in taming your tongue? What practical steps can you take to win the battle in the coming week?

Jesus, I need You to help me be mindful of the words I use.


MrsJoe 76F
17306 posts
9/12/2019 6:47 am

A constant battle for me when I get frustrated and edgy..... and why does it seem hurtful words come out more easily at those closest to us? What amazes me is the way people don't even try to tame their "fingers" at the computer. There is a moment between typing hateful things, and hitting post, it should be used to just delete. Words can fly out of the mouth..... written words can be more controlled.

Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.


starwomyn 70F
8871 posts
9/13/2019 6:20 am

I am with Mrs. Joe, I don't like to deliberately hurt people but when challenged, I am not one to turn the other cheek. We don't know what is going on on the other side of the screen with some of these people. Physical/Mental Illness/ Life Issues/Drugs/Alcohol/Ad Infinitum.................

Abracadabra