Tame Your Tongue: Bible Verses

Understanding the impact of how we speak and what we say is crucial. While we are all aware of the power of words, it's worth acknowledging that on a daily basis, we may unintentionally express harmful sentiments about ourselves and others, underestimating the influence words can hold. Our words have the ability to either uplift or tear down, to encourage or to harm.

In aspiring to live a life that glorifies God, it is wise to make thoughtful choices in our speech. The words we speak are not just expressions, but they serve as mirrors reflecting the state of our hearts. Taking a moment for self-reflection, consider:

• Does your speech glorify God?

• Are your words used to encourage or to offend?

• Do you find yourself engaging in gossip?

• How satisfied are you with the way you speak about yourself and others?

• Reflect on the frequency with which you may speak negatively about yourself.

These questions guide us toward fostering a more positive and fruitful use of speech, aligning our communication with values that honor, uplift, and align with God’s word.

Bible verses to help you tame your tongue:

• Ephesians 4:29

  • “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

• Psalm 19:14

  • “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.”

• James 1:26

  • “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.”

• Proverbs 18:21

  • “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.”

• Proverbs 17:27

  • “He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.”

• Colossians 4:6

  • “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”

• Matthew 15:18

  • “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.”

• Proverbs 16:24

  • “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

• Matthew 12:36-37

  • “But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”