When Your “House” is on Fire: Taming the Tongue of Unrighteousness
I have always struggled with my tongue. From arguing to sarcasm to sharp, cutting words. I have memorized and meditated on verses about the tongue and our words. I have highlighted all the Bible verses I can find about it in blinding neon yellow! I have even hung them as warning signs around my home, disguised as trendy art. Verses like the following: “Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!” – Psalm 141:3 “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” – Proverbs 12:18 “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1 But I have still struggled. And now, to my sorrow and chagrin, my seven kids have picked up the habit. I have prayed for peace in our home and for us to speak kind words to each other. I have prayed for gracious words that bring healing instead of those that cut and tear down. Yet somehow there always seemed to be a disc...