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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We Have Nothing to Boast
My thoughts My heart They are not hidden from you, Lord.You know Every desire Every motive The high And the low.Your knowledge It reaches Deep within My soul In truth.My own Wisdom Falls short It is Futile.My vast Knowledge Is worthlessIt is Nothing.It is you, Lord Who is Truly wise Over all.Help me Not toContinue reading “We Have Nothing to Boast”
Faith that Stands in the Power of God
When we depend on God, it is His power that is demonstrated. Sometimes we can be moved by powerful speeches or inspired by eloquent words, but without dependence on God, the Spirit of God cannot move and genuinely persuade the heart to change. We, therefore, understand that God’s power does not rest upon the giftContinue reading “Faith that Stands in the Power of God”