Pastor Faith Oyedepo devotional: Monday August 17, 2015

Today's Topic: Watch that tongue

Bible speaking in James 3:13kjv;

“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”

Humans are naturally vocal beings. We were created with the ability to express ourselves in words, and we tend to do this more with those we are closest to. That explains why people get hurt in close relationships, more than in casual ones. Our words can either edify or destroy; it is never neutral. This is why you must train yourself, with constant practice, on speaking right words at all times, especially to those closest to you.
I am sure you would have heard people say “This or that person does not know how to talk.” That.person physically does not have to be dumb. In most cases, this statement does not refer to a dumb person, but someone who is careless with words. In marriage and

life in general, if there is anything you must learn how to use, it is your tongue.
Some people have lost their marriage as a result of careless words. They said things they didn’t mean and those words worked against them. Some have even made “ordinary” statements which have ended up being a fulfilled negative prophecy in their marriage. Your tongue is powerful; it can build and it can destroy. However, the good news is that you can control it through conscious exercise of watching what, when and how you use your words.
Someone once shared a tip on how she controlled her tongue and this will help you also; if you follow it. Whenever you are tempted to speak, on whatever occasion, ask yourself of what benefit those words would be. Be sure of its importance and look to the person it is intended for. What countenance will those words leave you and the recipient with, when said? If you can successfully analyse this, then you are on your way to speaking rightly. If your tongue would not stand against you in the day of battle, then you must use it rightly. Receive help in the name of Jesus Christ!
Remain Blessed!

Compiled by Gospelkin, written by Pastor faith Oyedepo, the wife if Bishop David  Oyedepo of winners' chapel worldwide.