Matthew 12:36, 37 "But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, They shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. for by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."
Idle- of no account, useless, vain, unprofitable and thoughtless.
How many of us have been on the receiving end of idle words, and how many of us have been on the giving end? I don't like to be on either side. Idle words have no use in our vocabulary. Whether I am the giver or receiver of idle words, I feel horrible. There is no use for thoughtless words at all.
I know that it is our human nature to lash back, when we are on the receiving end. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 15:1, "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger". It is hard to argue with yourself. When we choose, and I use the word choose because it is a choice, not to lash back we honor God. We are following His commands.
Homes that are loud and full of idle words are unhappy homes. We need to have more useful, encouraging, and loving words. What can we say to our husbands today that will uplift him? What will make him feel loved? Lets put idle words from our lips. Lets honor God today and everyday.
If you have used idle words, confess them before God and MOVE ON. Leave the past behind. Today is a new day.
Tip-write him a love letter
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