Anger? Choose Your Words!

BASIC SCRIPTURE:
 MATTHEW 5:17-26

Many in North America (USA) worry that they are in a losing battle to preserve civility(politeness, courtesy or respect). The use of profane words –words which are full of abuses and curses is so much on the increase that many young people do not think it is wrong and most adults do not seem to notice it or even care.

Professor Timothy Jay of John Hopkins University Civility Project, reports that children begin using abusive words they hear from their parents and on television.

Worldwide , it has been noticed that the use of profane and indecent language/words increased more than 50% from 1989-1999. I do hope this bug-cursing and use of abusive words especially when provoked, has not bitten you!

Always remember  that you’re in the world but you are not of this world. Sharp words can dull respect! Stop abusing your children, staff clients or even your spouse.

Profanity includes speaking evil of people in their absence. This is gossip! If you cannot praise someone when he /she is not there then don’t speak about him or her at all.

Note also that the ability to lie is a liability! In Matthew 5:22, Jesus said, “ Whoso ever shall say to his brother, you cursed fool (You empty-headed idiot!), shall be liable to and unable  to escape the hell (Gehenna) of fire”- (Amplified Bible).

Colossians 4:6 says : “ let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt… “ listen: The children of the kingdom should use the language of the palace!This is 2013! Being polite can open doors that fasting/prayer may not do. And always remember, a well chosen word can speak volumes!

PRAYER POINTS: Take song : onward christain soldiers…

-Thousands died last night! Thank God for LIFE!   
-Repent from past failures in this area of speaking anger!
-Ask God  to operate on you and receive Grace to control your choice of words. (Decide to speak only positive words).
-Sanctify my tongue O Lord and make me a living epistle (Pray it well).
-Pray Psalm 19:14 several times now!
-Every power in the air on the earth or sea, blocking the angel of my blessing die in Jesus name. ( pray it seriously 7 times today).
-Pray about today and for your HELPERS today.

Written by Stella (Uju)