“Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you are listening.” ― Lisa M. Hayes

Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

Proverbs 18:2

“Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles” (Proverbs 21:23).

Most of our slanderous remarks are not made to others’ faces but rather behind their backs. We need to set guiding principles in our life so we can guard our self from being unkind to others, even when speaking about them in private conversation. The Bible tells us, “Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, Him I will destroy; The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, Him I will not endure…. Let not a slanderer be established in the earth; Let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him… And whoever spreads slander is a fool” (Psalm 101:5, 140:11, Proverbs 10:18).

“If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless” (James 1:26).

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