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IIDLE WORDS

Text : Matthew 12:36.

“But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every idle word they have spoken.”

Jesus’ words are clear and sobering. He meant every word He says and He says what He meant. In the same vein, He expects all His followers to say what they meant. He wants our words to carry power the same way His does. In His teachings, He made us to know that what we say matters. He didn't want us to say any Idle word.

Idle words are not just meaningless chatter; they can reflect the condition of the heart. Paul reinforces this in Ephesians 5:4, warning against “obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking,” which are not fitting for those who belong to Christ. 

As followers of Jesus Christ, our speech should be purposeful, life-giving, and seasoned with grace Colossians 4:6 says Col 4:6 says, *Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.*

Idle words, — gossip, sarcasm, crude jokes, or careless comments — can damage others, grieve the Holy Spirit, and reveal spiritual laziness. Even when no one else hears them, God does. He calls us to holiness, even in our speech and in our secret places.

Are you aware that the things you say can earn you good and long life and vice versa? Well, 1 Peter 3:10 lays this truth freely on the table for us.-
 *“For the person who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.* 

Also, Proverbs 13:2 says, *From the fruit of his words a man receives benefit,   but the treacherous crave violence.* You will benefit from whatever you say with your mouth, whether to yourself or to another person.

Take time to examine your words. Are they building up or tearing down? Are your words bringing light or spreading darkness? Ask the Holy Spirit to guard your tongue and to help you speak with wisdom, truth, and love.

 *BIBLE READING* : 

Colossians 4:2-6.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

Father, please help me to honor You with my words. Purify my speech so that what I say reflects Your heart in  Jesus name.

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