THE SCAR DOESN’T GO AWAY

“But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.  Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.  Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing.  My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”

James 3:8-10 KJV

When someone hits us, it may take a long time but eventually the scar fades and goes away.  However, when someone curses us or says mean and hateful words to us the scar doesn’t go away.  People can forgive us for hurting them but we might as well have plunged a knife deep into their heart.

Once we say something, we can apologize but the words can’t be taken back.  God can forgive us and He will if we apologize and repent but we can’t take back the angry and sarcastic words we said to someone.  May God help us to be kind and loving to one another and encourage each other.

My Mother told me many times “If you don’t have anything good to say, keep your big mouth shut!”  It hurt me when Mom said that but she was right.  Before I gave my heart and life to Jesus when I got angry I would say “Go to hell”.  God has forgiven me but it breaks my heart to know I said that to people.

We need Jesus to help us keep our big mouths shut when we feel like saying something mean and cruel.  Jesus has told us that without Him we can’t do anything (John 15:5).  We sing the hymn “I Need Jesus” and it is true.  We need Jesus every minute of the day.  Jesus will help us say kind and loving words.

Joanne Lowe
July 3, 2016