Ezekiel 4-6, Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 6:1-12, Proverbs 12:8-17
Proverbs 12:13-14 (ESV)
“An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but
the righteous escapes from trouble. From the fruit of his mouth a man is
satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.”
In Proverbs 12:13-14, Solomon reminds believers that a wise
man speaks and acts following the Lord’s guidance and wisdom. A person who
speaks in ways that harm and deceive is engaging in sinful behavior, which has
consequences. Harmful speech leads to self-destruction. Solomon tells us that
words have the power to destroy or build up, and a follower of Father-God needs
to speak in a way that reflects the Lord’s wisdom and his laws. Words that don’t
deceive or harm will allow a believer to avoid trouble. If our speech reflects the
Lord’s wisdom, the power of our words will bring us good fortune. Our way of
speaking can lead us to the Lord’s blessings or our own destruction. When you
work hard following Father-God’s principles, rewards come back to you.
We need to be intentional with our words and actions because
Solomon’s words tell us we will reap what we sow. Our words and actions need to
reflect our commitment to God the Father and His principles. In my life, I have
seen that even the smallest lie in speech has consequences. When I hide my true
feelings because I don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, I stop wanting to be
with the person very much because my dishonesty has now become a barrier between
myself and that person. I no longer feel comfortable around them, and our
interactions decrease. I think of what the Lord would do in this instance, and
I know He would be honest but in a kind way. The Lord would not put any barriers
between Himself and His children. I know that if I modeled by words and actions
more like Father-God, I am rewarded. When I don’t align my speech and actions
to reflect the Lord’s love and wisdom to other people, I reap the consequences of
challenges and troubles.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, whose wisdom can give you a life full of reward
and blessings—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him
in the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to
walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and
stands ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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