The Challenge of Righteous Speech - James 4: 11
Out of the heart, the mouth speaks
this Jesus did truly clearly say
so what our heart is so are we
thus it condemns us every day
God issues us a mighty challenge
speak not evil of one another
for we should show love instead
to those who are our sister and brother
But we have sin lurking inside us
seeking to trip us up bringing us down
so we need the indwelling holy spirit
to fill us fully with His righteous gown
We must not speak evil of the law
as we do when judging others so
for we can't be both judge and doer
it can't be done as scripture does show
If you are a judge you're not a doer
so if you're a doer you're not a judge
then make sure you get it correct
the divine word just will not budge
Remember speak always holy and pure
don't allow yourself to verbally fall
may your heart and tongue always agree
so you obey God's righteous call
(James 4:11 "Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.")
Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2016
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