The tongue is a fire.It burns and spreads,Like a cage of wire,And poisons’ dreads.The tongue is untamed,By man’s sinful heart.Who then is unstained?It is a piercing dart.Blessed is the man,Who keeps still the tongue.Words spoken to none,No person he stung.Oh wise is the man,Who refrains from speaking.Ill words he can’t,Utter without regretting. And the tongueContinue reading “Wisdom in Silence”
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Speak with Grace
Season your speech. When your temper boils up and you feel like your tongue is itching to speak words of anger, it’s time to maneuver it to either halt speaking or speak with grace. However, speaking with grace isn’t only for times of anger and impatience. It is for every day practice. The Bible commandsContinue reading “Speak with Grace”