Popular Post turtletwo Posted April 14, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1,192 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 7,264 Content Per Day: 1.19 Reputation: 15,710 Days Won: 194 Joined: 07/15/2007 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2019 Some say that God gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason. So that we could do more listening and less spouting off at the mouth We should always pray before we speak, asking the following: "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." (James 1:19-20) Any input including scriptures about this are welcome. 4 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marilyn C Posted April 14, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 30 Topic Count: 265 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 13,130 Content Per Day: 3.50 Reputation: 8,461 Days Won: 12 Joined: 12/21/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/06/1947 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2019 37 minutes ago, turtletwo said: Some say that God gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason. So that we could do more listening and less spouting off at the mouth We should always pray before we speak, asking the following: "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." (James 1:19-20) Any input including scriptures about this are welcome. Hi tt, This scripture came to mind, as in our attitude - But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, IN HUMILITY CORRECTING those who are in opposition, if perhaps God will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,...` (2 Tim. 2: 23 - 25) Marilyn. 3 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JustPassingThru Posted April 14, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,979 Content Per Day: 1.00 Reputation: 2,112 Days Won: 1 Joined: 10/23/2018 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2019 When I was in High School one of our teachers had this saying posted on the wall of his classroom. Engage brain before opening mouth! Right along with that line of reasoning, ...my pastor taught that the tongue came in a cage, so be careful when opening the door! 2 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BeauJangles Posted April 14, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 44 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.95 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2019 That is truly golden, turtletwo. Really inspirational. Perhaps these verses come to mind: Psalms 141:3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door to my lips. James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is in vain. Shalom, David/BeauJangles 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger56 Posted April 15, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 679 Topics Per Day: 0.37 Content Count: 1,327 Content Per Day: 0.72 Reputation: 991 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/04/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted April 15, 2019 “Speak only if it improves upon the silence.” … Mahatma Gandhi There is perfection in silence that many have never known in our world of noise and endless chatter. Being still and silent gives power to hearing, so be silent to hear in all three realms, be silent to hear your own heart, be silent to hear the hearts of those you love, and be silent to hear the heart of the Lord. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtletwo Posted April 15, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1,192 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 7,264 Content Per Day: 1.19 Reputation: 15,710 Days Won: 194 Joined: 07/15/2007 Status: Offline Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 31 minutes ago, Tigger56 said: be silent to hear the heart of the Lord. Yes. We must learn to be silent ourselves- "Be still, and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10 If we expect to hear the Lord's voice- "And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice." 1 Kings 19:12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtletwo Posted April 15, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1,192 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 7,264 Content Per Day: 1.19 Reputation: 15,710 Days Won: 194 Joined: 07/15/2007 Status: Offline Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Proverbs 16:23...a great scripture in 4 versions King James Bible The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Christian Standard Bible The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth; it adds learning to his speech. Contemporary English Version You can persuade others if you are wise and speak sensibly. Good News Translation Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTC Posted April 15, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 18 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2,795 Content Per Day: 0.65 Reputation: 1,502 Days Won: 1 Joined: 06/25/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/26/1952 Share Posted April 15, 2019 2 hours ago, turtletwo said: Some say that God gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason. So that we could do more listening and less spouting off at the mouth We should always pray before we speak, asking the following: "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." (James 1:19-20) Any input including scriptures about this are welcome. You're very right in what you said TT. In fact, this is 1 of today's biggest problems. Most people hurt others constantly with their words & too many people are seeking to make themselves feel better when they speak. The real sad part is many claim to be Christians, this should never include us. Bravo for bringing this issue up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortangel Posted April 15, 2019 Group: Senior Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 48 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 839 Content Per Day: 0.45 Reputation: 634 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/12/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted April 15, 2019 Amen I agree with this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your closest friendnt Posted April 15, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 18 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7,778 Content Per Day: 2.42 Reputation: 2,730 Days Won: 3 Joined: 06/05/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 hour ago, JTC said: You're very right in what you said TT. In fact, this is 1 of today's biggest problems. Most people hurt others constantly with their words & too many people are seeking to make themselves feel better when they speak. The real sad part is many claim to be Christians, this should never include us. Bravo for bringing this issue up. The glory of the Gospel is that whosoever believes in Jesus Christ is under the sanctuary of the blood of Jesus Christ. That's why Jesus calls sinners to faith, or everyone as they are... So they, as they are, can take a look at them selfs and wonder at the power of the Cross, the accomplishment of the work of Jesus Christ.. As they are he covers them with his blood, so they never have to fear spiritual death as long as they believe. Jesus is our peace with God and our Heavenly inheritance and our eternal life... As he is , so are we. This make us work on our own righteousnes without the fear if we do not do it , we will end up in Hell...There are other consiquenses to deal with eventually, and some times too many and very grievious and beyond that we can bear.. some times early , and some times later, and sometimes we are spared. but Hell is not one of them...Jesus who died for us is our Judge, and he cannot denied the power of his blood. And if someone says; the devil believes and is not saved, needs to take a very careful look in his own heart... Unless he, she has not known that Jesus came in the form of a servant, and not in the form of a Serpent, to save mankind and Judge the Serpent kind... Salvation is only for mankind. Heaven is inherited by Jesus and those who believe in his death and resurection.. PS I have come to understand the importance of repentance, and I do not want anything else. But it was a time I did not, living my own way, in my own darkness , but as a believer...in Jesus Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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