What Comes out of Your Mouth? - Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums

bluidkiti · 06-13-2014, 03:02 PM

What Comes out of Your Mouth?
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"But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man." (Matthew 15:18)

The Bible stresses that what you say is an accurate indicator of what is in your heart. If your words bless and encourage others, they give evidence of a compassionate heart. If you often share the good news about Christ, you demonstrate a heart that is grateful for your own salvation. When others are in a crisis, do they know they will find peace and comfort in your words? Do you frequently and spontaneously offer prayers for others? Do your words and the manner in which you say them reveal a patient heart? All of these behaviors indicate a heart that is like the heart of the Father.

Or do you often regret your words? Are there people even now who are hurt or angry because of something you have said? Do you enjoy gossip? Do you tend to criticize others? Do you feel that you are not responsible for what comes out of your mouth when you are angry? Does your mouth spew grumbling and complaints? These behaviors come from a heart that is unlike God’s heart.

You may say, “Oh, but that’s just the way I am! I’m always saying the wrong thing!” Yet Scripture clearly states that an abusive tongue is not under the control of the Spirit (James 3:3–l0). A sanctified mouth is a wonderful instrument for the Lord. A heart like the Father’s heart will produce only pure and loving words. Without making any excuses for your words, ask the Holy Spirit to forgive you for any words that have brought harm. Then ask Him to discipline your mouth so that every word you speak is used by God to encourage and edify others.

MajestyJo · 06-14-2014, 09:05 AM

My sponsor told me to clean up my whole being, my mouth being a priority.

Do people look at you and see recovery?

God is forgiving. Does it make it right to ask for forgiveness and continue to do the same thing over and over again. For me that doesn't mean, "Well I am only human." It means I am not willing to change, and to my way of thinking it is a sin. It may mean I am not accepting and willing to give up my life of addiction, and trust the program. I know right from wrong, but do it anyway. If that is recovery, I don't want it.

06-13-2014, 03:02 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,887	What Comes out of Your Mouth? What Comes out of Your Mouth? Day-by-Day "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man." (Matthew 15:18) The Bible stresses that what you say is an accurate indicator of what is in your heart. If your words bless and encourage others, they give evidence of a compassionate heart. If you often share the good news about Christ, you demonstrate a heart that is grateful for your own salvation. When others are in a crisis, do they know they will find peace and comfort in your words? Do you frequently and spontaneously offer prayers for others? Do your words and the manner in which you say them reveal a patient heart? All of these behaviors indicate a heart that is like the heart of the Father. Or do you often regret your words? Are there people even now who are hurt or angry because of something you have said? Do you enjoy gossip? Do you tend to criticize others? Do you feel that you are not responsible for what comes out of your mouth when you are angry? Does your mouth spew grumbling and complaints? These behaviors come from a heart that is unlike God’s heart. You may say, “Oh, but that’s just the way I am! I’m always saying the wrong thing!” Yet Scripture clearly states that an abusive tongue is not under the control of the Spirit (James 3:3–l0). A sanctified mouth is a wonderful instrument for the Lord. A heart like the Father’s heart will produce only pure and loving words. Without making any excuses for your words, ask the Holy Spirit to forgive you for any words that have brought harm. Then ask Him to discipline your mouth so that every word you speak is used by God to encourage and edify others. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

06-14-2014, 09:05 AM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	My sponsor told me to clean up my whole being, my mouth being a priority. Do people look at you and see recovery? God is forgiving. Does it make it right to ask for forgiveness and continue to do the same thing over and over again. For me that doesn't mean, "Well I am only human." It means I am not willing to change, and to my way of thinking it is a sin. It may mean I am not accepting and willing to give up my life of addiction, and trust the program. I know right from wrong, but do it anyway. If that is recovery, I don't want it. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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