Higher Everyday

Key Verse

“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain” (James1:26).

Text — James 1:25-27

Message

C. T. Studd said, “Whatever moves the heart wags the tongue.” The tongue is a sensitive part of the mouth that a believer must watch over. Are you wondering why you have two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, but one tongue? This is because our Creator knows the sensitivity of the tongue and its possible unruly behaviour (James 3: 5-8). Many youths today misuse their tongues in speaking lies, saying abusive words, speaking evil of dignitaries, teachers and lecturers, without considering the possible outcome of their speeches.

The tongue reflects our thoughts. What is spoken comes from the heart. This is why your heart must be cleansed from sin and its defilement by the blood of Jesus. Our text expresses the blessedness of looking into the perfect law of liberty (the Bible), continuing in it, and doing what is read. A believing youth should guard his heart with all diligence, read the word of God daily and spend quality time in prayers to God so that the heart can be renewed. However, being born is a necessary requirement for fellowship with the Lord.

Quote

The heart can be renewed

Challenge

Be swift to hear and slow to speak.

Prayer for today

Oh God, help me to bridle my tongue, in Jesus’ name.