Controlling your tongue means being mindful of what you say and speaking words that are kind, loving and gracious. The Bible says that controlling your tongue can lead to a long life and help you avoid calamity.
Proverbs 11:13 says, “ Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered”. This proverb emphasizes the importance of keeping secrets confidential and being respectful of others privacy.
James 3:1-12 emphasizes the immense power and potential for destruction that the tongue possesses, comparing it to a small bit controlling a large horse, a ship’s rudder, or a fire that can ignite a whole forest, highlighting the need for careful control over one’s speech and to avoid using words that can harm others, as it reveals the true nature of one’s heart; essentially, it warns against using tongue to bless God while simultaneously cursing others, as this demonstrates hypocrisy and a lack of true wisdom.
Speak word that encourage, comfort, and inspire. Ask for forgiveness for unloving words. Saturate your mind with godly things. Reject ungodly things. These are few biblical ways to control your tongue.
