NECESSARY AND TRUE AND HELP

“Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing.  My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”

James 3:10 KJV

Has someone ever said something to you that made you angry and you wanted to say something to hurt the person?  I have felt that way and then I remembered two things.  First, my Mother used to say to me, “If you don’t have anything good to say, keep your big mouth shut”.  That hurt me but Mom was right.

Second, one of my pastors said in a sermon about being angry and tempted to say something to the person.  “Is it necessary to say it?  Is it true and will it help the situation?”  The pastor said if we can’t say yes to all these questions, we shouldn’t say anything because it will only add fuel to the fire.

Heavenly Father, I confess there are times when I still say things I shouldn’t say and I’m sorry.  Please forgive me and the next time I’m tempted to say something that will hurt someone, don’t let me say anything.  I want to make You happy and not make You sad and hurt You.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

November 11, 2016