Written by Pastor Jack WellmanTop 13 Bible Verses About The Tongue
The following Top 13 Bible verses about the tongue are some of many that address how powerful our words are and our responsibility for the words we speak. It’s important to learn to control our tongue and be careful about what we say.
The tongue can do much good or it can bring much harm, so here are the top 13 Bible verses about the tongue and the power of words.
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The Untamable Tongue – James 3
The bad thing about misusing the tongue is that we can’t take words back that we’ve spoken in anger. We can apologize, but once they’re out of our mouth, those nasty words are stuck in their mind. Whatever damage is to be done, will be done. Small wonder then that James said that “no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison” (James 3:8).
Death and Life – Proverbs 18
Words can build up, and words can tear down, so how many of our words build up rather than tear down? Or do they tear down more than they build up? Some people are broken by words, and in a few cases, words caused someone to take their own life, so the Proverb is true: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits” (Proverbs 18:21).
Worthless Religion – Matthew 15
Talk is cheap, and if it’s not backed up by actions, our words are worthless. We might profess Christ, but our language often betrays what’s in our heart. Jesus said “the things which proceed out of the mouth come forth out of the heart; and they defile the man” (Matthew 15:18), so “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless” (James 1:26).
Separated by Sin – Proverbs 21
There are times when it’s better to say nothing at all than to say something you’ll regret. I’ve done it many times. If only I had taken to heart Solomon’s advice that “Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble” (Proverbs 21:23). Sometimes, it’s better to say nothing at all, or at least wait until something better comes out of our mouth.
Corrupt Talk – Ephesians 4
I’ve been a Christian long enough to not be shocked by what comes out of some people’s mouth. Even believers have surprised themselves by what they said, and so the Apostle Paul’s admonition is even more important in putting our tongue in check. He wrote, “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear” (Ephesians 4:29). If it builds up, it’s good. If it’s fitting for the occasion, then it’s good; because it gives “grace to those who hear.”
Final Thoughts…
The tongue is one of the smallest members in the body, but it’s one of the deadliest. It does have the power of life and death….the power to tear down or to build up…the power to give grace or provoke to anger, so for us, taming the tongue means being slow to anger, praying about our response, and keeping silent until things have cooled down.
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