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Day 383 – Proverbs 18:13
To answer before listening – that is folly and shame. Proverbs 18: 13, NIV Try to control your mouth first. Listen before you speak. Learn about the situation. Know the story behind a person’s behavior. Ask about the details, and don’t allow your emotions to control your actions. Yes, you want to express yourself and release what you truly feel inside, but remember that you can never find peace just by releasing painful words to others. Think before you answer. Allow God to give you the wisdom that you need. Listen not for the purpose of revenge, but do it so that you may find peace. Pray that God will…
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This is what makes you Unclean
“Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.” -Matthew 15:17-20 Whatever comes out from your mouth comes from your heart. If your heart is full of evil thoughts, immorality, and negative things, then it will manifest in your words. This is what makes you unclean. So check your heart and try to…
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May your mouth be full of Encouragements and not Selfish Judgements
Try to review the words that come out of your mouth. Is it something that will encourage others? Or are you just expressing your own conclusions and selfish judgments? Sometimes, when we observe unfavorable behavior, we tend to judge the person without even knowing the story behind their actions. Instead of encouraging them to change, we choose to condemn them for their mistakes and sins. Please remember that your words are so powerful. It can make or break someone’s life. Try to think first before you speak. Review your thoughts and make sure that they will not break someone’s heart. Choose to encourage someone today, and stop judging other people.…
