Have you ever said anything to anyone and wished that you could take it back? We all have! My new years resolution this year was nothing to do with physical health, but controlling my tongue. A good friend gave me this acronym and I would like to share it with you.

THINK before you speak

T- Is it True?

H- Is it Helpful?

I- Is it Inspiring?

N- Is it Necessary?

K- Is it Kind?

What would happen if we all put this into practice before we spoke to anyone. I bet it would prevent a lot of bitter arguments and hard feeling! Scripture also points out how powerful the tongue is. Here are just a few versus that mention our tongue. 

James 1:19 "Know this my beloved brothers, let every person be quick to hear slow to speak, slow to anger, for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God."

James 3:4 "Look at the ships also, though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, it boasts of great things."

Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue."

So lets  think before we speak! Lets take control of our tongue! Lets use our tongue as 1st Thessalonians 5:11 says, to comfort and edify one another!