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Often times we tend to blame outside sources for the issues we face in life without realizing that our character and our mouths are the underlying cause of some of our downfalls.
From Series: Life Lessons Learned from the Bible — Psalm 34:11-14.
Give God a try and you’ll see how profitable and beneficial he is. His goodness is not only how he’ll make you feel but it’s also what you’ll experience (Psalm 34:8-14).
If you want to see yourself having good days, then follow these instructions from the Bible: reverence God, keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from lying. Then turn from evil, do good, seek peace, and pursue it (Psalm 34:13-14).
First and foremost, what does God view as evil? Evil is defined as being immoral, sinful, or disgraceful behavior that results in severe pain and suffering. Fundamentally, it includes and encompasses everything that goes against and contradicts goodness (Galatians 5:22-23).
Then it says to “keep your lips from speaking lies.” If you find yourself inclined to lie or find it difficult to be truthful, this could be the root cause of why you go through turmoil, unnecessary drama, ruin relationships, and so on.
When we complain, speak negatively about others, criticize, and gossip, our mouths can lead us into sin. The Scriptures teach that such behavior is sinful and can prevent us from living a life filled with many good days.
For instance, consider gossip as a prime example. Gossip biases the listener's perception against the individual being discussed. This is why we are advised to refrain from sinful speech (Psalm 39:1; Ecclesiastes 5:6). It is crucial to be mindful of our words in the presence of others or social settings and the conversations we engage in, if not, we can fall into evil and calamity (Proverbs 21:23).
We need God to help us with this because we may engage in gossip inadvertently. Gossiping might occur unintentionally without realizing it.
When you receive information about someone and feel prompted by God to keep it confidential in order to protect the person's reputation, it is important to resist the temptation to gossip. Unfortunately, some individuals give in to the temptation of gossiping and rationalize it by believing it is acceptable since we're telling it to someone we're close to. Giving in to the desire to spread gossip, despite being warned against it by God, is giving in to the spirit of gossip.
Gossip is like a slithery stealthy snake that slides into your conversation unnoticed. It’s not always obvious that you’re being deceived, but if you ask God to reveal behaviors you have that Satan can use against you, God is faithful to do it. Once you identify them, pray about them so you can be delivered and study them so you can recognize patterns and similarities that will help you change.
God made a promise that even though a righteous person may face numerous challenges, the Lord will rescue them from all of them and safeguard their bones, ensuring that none will be broken. (Psalm 34:19-20).
You may never know the danger of gossip until you become the victim of it. It is only when you experience it firsthand that you comprehend the detrimental effects of gossip. At that moment, you will realize your role in the other person's pain.
Next the Scripture tells us to do good and pursue peace. God wants you to have peace and happiness more than you want it for yourself; this is why God left it to us (John 14:27; John 20:19; 2 Thessalonians 3:16). According to the Scripture, we are instructed to engage in acts of kindness and actively seek peace.
God says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [or daughters] of God" (Matthew 5:9). And Romans 12:18 says, "if possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all."
God values peace. It is essential for us to maintain peaceful relationships with everyone and avoid engaging in conversations that promote conflict, division, or harm. Even if the information is accurate, it is better to intercede privately for the individual before God rather than publicly tarnishing their reputation.
Whether you realize it or not, you have the power to control what comes out of your mouth. If you are unaware of this, some of the problems you have will remain.
Here is where the Word of God becomes beneficial. It has the power to uncover hidden problems that were previously unknown to you. This is crucial as it can help you identify the obstacles that have been holding you back in life, leading to pain, strained relationships, damaged reputation, decreased effectiveness, lack of trust, disrespect, and more.
By remaining consistent, persistent, and disciplined in prayer and studying God's Word, you will experience spiritual and natural elevation. Additionally, this practice will reveal any areas in your life that may be preventing you from having good days and enjoying life.
Although this may appear simple and insignificant to some, God is revealing to us that these behaviors, among others, are the cause of our life not being as enjoyable as we desire.
Recall the words of Jesus, that even though we reside in this world, we do not belong to it. Our lives should reflect the characteristics of someone who has a connection with God and part of his family. Otherwise, how will others believe in the love and unity of Jesus Christ?
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A call for salvation
When you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, His spirit will come to live inside you. This is one of the greatest blessings of salvation. You don't have to go through someone else to get to God, and He will live in your heart where you and Him become one and have a relationship.
All you have to do is make the choice of salvation by repenting of your sins and accepting Jesus into your life by confessing that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that He came from Heaven to die for your sins (Romans 10:9).
Here's a prayer you can repeat:
"Jesus, I confess that you are Lord, and I believe you died and was risen for my sins. I repent and ask for forgiveness of my sins, and I accept you as my personal Lord and Savior. Come into my heart and remove my sins. Thank you for forgiving me and making me into a new person in Jesus' name, Amen."
Once you have done this, please pray and ask God to guide you to a ministry where you can grow and start living the abundant life Jesus promised and died for.
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