The Tongue

The greater the struggle the sweeter the victory is a thought I have often had, which I have already affirmed by scripture. The Lord Jesus introduced love for what it is and should be and it cost him his life. Let’s face it; we should all understand that if a perceived truth isn’t validated by scripture it will bring about decay. Deception may elude an individual’s perceptions for a while but eventually at the end of its course it will bring forth death. Sadly, we are all governed by our carnality, which is an entrapment to sin, and therefore our intention is about the here and now, our nearsightedness steering so many of our perceived perceptions into believing falsifiers. Just like any great mystery, all will be revealed in due season; truth will stand tall!

One of the first encounters recorded for us pertaining to the relationship between man and woman, Adam and Eve were influence by deception, which in turn introduce death into the equation. Prior to sin entering in, death was unheard of. It was a rather simple encounter, words were exchanged. Satan got Eve talking. In fact there was also a tree of life in the garden and yet there seemed to be no interest for its fruit until Eve sinned and they both became aware of death and only then did God command cherubim’s (angels) to guard it as the new forbidden fruit.   

There is much we can learn from that encounter, however, I wish to focus on the immense power of communication. No wonder James is so bold when he gives us insight into the power of our tongues; you have heard the quote “the pen is mightier than the sword”! I would have to concur on so many levels. The Apostle has this to say concerning the tongues destructiveness. It often tries to be syrupy and then it lashes out with malice and ferocity, the questions he asks are these; “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water.” (James 3:10-13) – Our tongue proves that our lives are filled with duplicity. For it can at times trigger both fresh and bitter waters, proving that we have been tainted by sin. James even goes as far as this to establish the rigorousness that our tongues yield; “For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.” (James 3:2) – A very interesting conclusion. The key for the Christian is to train their tongues and then they will be able to tether their bodies. Test what he says against the Lord Jesus’ example and it then becomes very clear what we must strive for and find grace to reign in our tongues.

Thank you Father God for the clarity in which you’re “Word” so often speaks to me, Amen and Amen!

Signing off

Tyrone