A Wholesome Tongue Is A Tree Of Life

 The fanatical condemnation by the scribes and Pharisees of Christ and His followers, was rooted in a rigid, unbiblical legalism that stood in stark contrast with the gracious words that fell from the lips of our Lord and the deep compassion He had for all who were drowning in their sin.
 The religious leaders were more concerned with ceremonial washing of hands than the inner cleansing of their heart from sin. The scribes and Pharisees put far greater emphasis on rules and regulations such as what to eat, when to eat, and how to eat, rather than what they spoke, what they thought, and the motives behinds their thoughts.
 As we meditate on the words of Jesus, let us seek to live as unto the Lord, never forgetting that it is not what enters into the mouth that defiles the man or woman, but what proceeds out of the mouth that defiles them. The words that stream forth from our lips are a stunningly accurate gauge of a person’s heart and life.
 May our love for the Lord be shown in the words that we say, and let us never forget that A Wholesome Tongue Is A Tree Of Life.
Matthew 15:11 What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, search our hearts, we pray, and root out any hypocrisy and legalism You find there. May the words of our mouths reflect hearts that honors you in thought, word, and motive. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.