
09/06/2025
Don’t say it…
Do not be quick with your mouth 👄 … many words mark the speech 🎤 of a fool.
Ecclesiastes 5:2-3
The story is told of a fame, British actor at a fancy party 🎉. Guest are mingling on the main level with two women 🧍‍♀️🧍‍♀️ , one older, and one younger, appear on the second floor. As they descend the grand staircase, the actor nudges a man 🧍‍♂️ beside him and whispers, “That’s the ugliest woman 👩 I’ve ever seen. Taken back the main replies, “That’s my wife.” The actor quickly shift gears: “No, no, I mean the other one.” To this, the man 🧍‍♂️ says, That’s my daughter 👧 !” With no graceful escape, the actor simply declares, “I didn’t say it.” and walks away. 
True or not, the story undoubtably resonates with many people… Those of us who wish we could truly claim, “I didn’t say it.” Scripture indicates that we should be quick to listen slow to speak.” (James 1:19 NIV). We have to allow God to change our hearts, where evils like slander arise (Matthew 15:19). The deeper we go with God, the more control will have over our tongues, which figuratively hold the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21). Today’s scripture specifically address vows made to God. But the principle, which appears throughout the Bible, is broad: if there’s any doubt at all, just don’t say it.
Lord God, please purify my heart ♥️ so that whatever crosses my lips 👄 is true and good. Amen 🙏 🙌 🤲