May 19 | Daily Devotion | The Way We Must Use Our Tongue | Zac Poonen
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Summary
Jesus strongly emphasized the importance of controlling one's tongue, warning that words reveal what is truly in the heart. The speaker argues that true Christianity is tested by speech, noting that what comes out of the mouth always originates in the heart. Therefore, controlling one's speech requires a radical change and dealing with the inner disposition of the heart.
Outline
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Why Jesus gave great importance to the tongueWhile the Old Testament largely focused on actions rather than words outside of Proverbs, Jesus placed immense importance on speech.
You brood of vipersJesus used the harsh term vipers because a snake stings with its tongue, exposing husbands and wives who sting each other with hurtful words while claiming to be Christians.
Belief without repentanceMany Christians live in sin and say they believe in Jesus without ever turning from their sin, failing to realize that a tree is known by its fruit.
The strong love of JesusJesus spoke strongly out of love, just as a loving doctor cuts out cancer or a loving father corrects his children.
The decline of respect in cultureChildren often grow up without respect for older people because parents fail to teach them to speak respectfully.
Children learn speech at homeChildren pick up their language and manners directly from their parents, and unruly behavior in children ultimately traces back to the home.
The reality of heaven and hellJesus preached strongly because He knew the reality of hell, motivating leaders to be strict with children to keep them from it.
True Christianity is tested by the tongueEfforts at church can be canceled out by the way parents talk to each other at home, proving that true faith is tested in our speech.
Words reveal the heartSpeech is never truly accidental; the mouth always speaks what has been dwelling in the heart.
