Words and Their Effects

1 Peter 3: 10 gives us a warning regarding the way in which we're to speak. It says, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech."

If we wish to see the power of the Lord working in our lives, then we must seek to honor Him. We are told here that the way in which we can truly love our lives and to see good days is to do two things.  Both of these things involve our speech.  

What is the Lord's will for our lives?  First of all, He wishes that we do not use our tongue for speaking evil about or toward others.  The opposite would be to speak good and blessing into the lives of those we daily have contact with?  What words of encouragement can we say to others today?

Secondly, we're to keep deceitful speech away from our lips as well. When we speak, we're to speak the truth in love.  People should be able to know exactly where our heart is focused after speaking with us.

Father, may our words give You honor and glory today.

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