Check Your Tongue
For many
years, doctors would take a close look at the tongue of a patient in order to
determine his health. The ability of many doctors to diagnose various illnesses
simply by checking the tongue is amazing. While physicians gauge the health of
an individual by the tongue, the great Physician can gauge the health of the
soul by the tongue. In relation to how the tongue speaks, Jesus said, “A good
man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil
man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil things” (Matthew
12:35). Often, we can get a good idea about a man’s character by the way he
speaks. Our speech is very important. Not only does our tongue reflect the
health of our soul, but the health of our soul influences the tongue. Paul
spoke often about the proper use of the tongue, and James places a great deal
of stress upon controlling the tongue (Eph. 4:25, 29-32; James 3:1-12). Not
only can your corrupted soul defile your tongue, but your tongue can defile
your clean soul. Oh, the importance of the tongue! So much so that Jesus
stated, “For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be
condemned” (Matthew 12:37). So, while you are living day by day, don’t forget
to check your tongue!
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