IN SPEECH

Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, but be an example (pattern) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 AMPC

Paul admonished Timothy to be an example in speech; that is, in words (the way he talks). The people at Ephesus at that time held on to what you say and they would carry your words far and wide. Your mouth is so important for your future and when Paul says be a pattern in what you say, it means people are listening to you. People pay attention to the words that come out of your mouth; in what you said and the way you said it. Your mouth is the driver of your life, either in the right direction or the wrong direction. You have to control your mouth (tongue) at all times.

We are warned in God’s Word (Matt.12:36-37) "But I tell you, on the day of judgment men will have to give account for every idle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak. For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced". What comes out of the mouth is first manufactured in the heart; Out of the superabundance of the heart the mouth speaks." Watch the way you talk; don't tell off color jokes, don't participate in conversations that are not pleasing to God. Someone wants respect, but talks as bad as the world. You gain respect because you live right. 

When things don’t go right on your job, what kind of words do you use? when you're having financial issues, what comes out of your mouth? when you see a symptom in your body, how do you respond with your words? We need to pray everyday the words of the Psalmist in Psalms 19:14, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight.." Be mindful, watchful and always alert with your words; it can destroy and it can also build.

Further Scripture Study: Proverbs 16:24; Matt.12:34 

Declare This: Precious Heavenly Father, Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight always in Jesus name Amen.