WATCH YOUR MOUTH
“For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body – James 3:2.” There are many things we have been advised, admonished and told to keep diligently, to guard cautiously and to protect passionately. We have the heart – “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life – Pro. 4:23.” We are told to be careful with what we look upon – “I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? – Job. 31:1” Also, in the words of our Lord Jesus Christ – “…That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart – Matthew 5:28.” There are instances we are instructed to keep and guard our steps and feet too – “Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil – Ecc. 5:1.” It is not just because of ...