Setting a standard for others, but exempting our self when we in a different crowd. In the Bible it's called hypocrisy! When we are very religious when around the religious crowd but our real self when around the one's we don't go to church with. Think back to when you lied to your parent or guardian thinking that you convinced them you weren't bad in a certain situation. When you put on a glossier than real attitude around someone in authority. When you swear, think poorly of someone, gossip, or verbally cheat someone. Abuse others!! Our tongue is a deadly weapon.
James 1:26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
This verse scared me when I first read it, or maybe it was the 5th time and it finally sunk in. I believe God will ask us to clarify each and every instance of deception in our life. So doing what this verse says right now will reduce the surprise we will have later. And we won't wind up using our tongue as a weapon on our self!!
James 1:26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
This verse scared me when I first read it, or maybe it was the 5th time and it finally sunk in. I believe God will ask us to clarify each and every instance of deception in our life. So doing what this verse says right now will reduce the surprise we will have later. And we won't wind up using our tongue as a weapon on our self!!
Why not start some new good clean habits today?
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