James 3:5-8 NIV Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. (NIV)

How many fights would have never happened – how many divorces could have been avoided – how many situations that created great destruction could have been averted, if only those few words had not been said!

A person who is wise will maintain control of themselves and in their heart say,  "DON’T SAY IT!" There will be times you will literally save your life by just holding your tongue! Think about it, how great a tragedy can be avoided by a person simply determining to hold their thoughts instead of blurting them out –Wow!  Solomon said it like this, "Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.” Proverbs 13:3 

For sure, there are many times when it would be easier just to say what you’re feeling while knowing good and well that a fight will ensue. Solomon also said, "A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards." Proverbs 29:11  The man who is able to hold his tongue is the man who has stepped into wisdom! apostle James speaks concerning this with these most powerful words, "We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.”  James 3:2

There are things in life that can make or break the entirety of your life and this issue of the tongue is one of them. Let the word of the living God speak to you today; let the wisdom of the Holy Spirit inspire you today! Wisdom to hold your tongue from the simple words today may save your marriage or even your life. You can hold it – yes you can – you can hold your tongue! You can live in the wisdom of God and not speak your mind! Listen closely to these words from heaven and while you’re doing that, do yourself a favor –go ahead and…

HOLD THAT THOUGHT!