A False Tongue by Akimi Uy

The ability to speak is a rare and unique trait that other animals don't have. It is a gift. Sadly, some make the wrong use of it. The Bible mentions "There exists the one speaking thoughtlessly as with the stabs of a sword, but the tongue of the wise ones is healing."

Many a people face situations wherein they feel the need of lying. Some even admit that lying is inevitable for a day for them. Fact is, people lie unknowingly. Let's face it, all of us sin because of our tongue. As said in James 13:2 "We all stumble many times. If anyone does not stumble in word, this one is a perfect man." But then, people should not be careless in their words thus making false statements. One who speaks things apart from truth is detestable to Jehovah.

What then are we to do? sometimes it is hard to control an outburst of urges, For example, it is not everyday that you are being angry, but when you are it doesn't mean that you have to punch someone then. That is gow we can avoid these urges. In this way we can gain God's trust. Proverbs 10:19 says "In the abundance of words there does not fail to be transgression, but the one keeping his lips in check is acting discretely.