. . . Be Acceptable In Thy Sight

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, 

be acceptable in thy sight, 

O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.  

Psalms 19:14

The word of God is full of wisdom, instruction, illustration and guidance on how to live a life that is pleasing to God that in the process allows for a much more productive and satisfying way of life.  Today, we continue from ‘Let The Words Of My Mouth’ with God’s word on how to bring our tongue under subjection.  Our actions are very important.  The Bible tells us we are to be living epistles and to shun the very appearance of evil:

Abstain from all appearance of evil.  1 Thessalonians 5:22

However, the Bible also tells us about the words that proceed out of our mouth.  We not only walk the walk, we talk the talk!

→      Pattern Your Conversation After Jesus:

Jesus spoke gracious words:

And all bare Him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth, And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?              Luke 4:22

He spoke words of authority about God:

And they were astonished at His doctrine: for He taught them as one that had authority and not as the scribes.   Mark 1:22

There was no guile (sinful speaking) found in His mouth:

Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth; Who, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to him that judgeth righteously.   1 Peter 2:22-23

→      Use Your Tongue For Good:

       ❤     Speak words of wisdom and kindness:

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.  Proverbs 31:26

My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.   Psalms 49:3

       ❤     Talk about God:

I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. Psalms 145:5

My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.   Psalms 71:15

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.   Psalms 71:24

       ❤     Speak of God's Word:

My tongue shall speak of thy Word; for all thy commandments are righteousness.  Psalms 119:172

With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.        Psalms 119:13

I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.   Psalms 119:46

       ❤     Speak words of comfort from God's Word:

Wherefore comfort one another with these words.   1 Thessalonians 4:18

       ❤     Speak of the Kingdom of God:

They shall speak of the glory of thy Kingdom, and talk of thy power.   Psalms 145:11

       ❤     Let your lips be filled with praise to God:

My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord; and let all flesh bless His holy name for ever and ever.  Psalms 145:21

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand.  Psalms 149:6

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.   Psalms 89:1

I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth; yea, I will praise Him among the multitude.  Psalms 109:30

My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.    Psalms 119:171

Because thy loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.  Psalms 63:3

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:  Psalms 63:5

I cried unto Him with my mouth, and He was extolled with my tongue.  Psalms 66:17

Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honor all the day.   Psalms 71:8

My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed. Psalms 71:23

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.  Psalms 34:1

→      Before You Speak, Ask These Questions:

             *        Will what I am about to say bring glory to God?

And whatsoever ye do in WORD or deed, do ALL in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.   Colossians 3:17

                 *        Is it the truth?
                    *        Is it fair to all concerned?

                 *        Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

                 *        Will it edify others (result in good will and better friendships)?

                 *        If you are talking about another person, have you said the same thing to him or her?

                 *        Do you know that what you are saying is a fact or have you arrived at your own conclusions after hearing rumors?

                 *        If you have something against your brother or sister, have you attempted to be reconciled to them before discussing it with others?

                 *        Is it absolutely necessary that you say this?

→      Remember These Verses:

For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether.  Psalms 139:4

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Proverbs 16:21

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.   Proverbs 16:23

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!   Proverbs 15:23

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness.   2 Peter 3:11

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.    Proverbs 25:11

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.  Proverbs 21:23

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.  Proverbs 13:3

→      Claim These Promises:

Hear; For I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.  For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.  All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.  Proverbs 8:6-8

→      Pray This Prayer:

Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.    Psalms 141:3

 →      Establish This Purpose:

Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou has tried me, and shalt find nothing: I AM PURPOSED THAT MY MOUTH SHALL NOT TRANSGRESS.  Psalms 17:3

King David, in all of his battles, hard life situations, and sin, had many things to pray for and yet he included the taming of his tongue in his prayers to God:

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.  Psalms 19:14

Also see:  'Let The Words of My Mouth


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Let The Words Of My Mouth . . .

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, 

the same is a perfect man, 

and able also to bridle the whole body.  

James 3:2

We all know that the tongue, when not properly controlled, can have detrimental effects on not only others but also ourselves.  There are biblical ways that we can overcome this most powerful weapon. 

 

The first step in gaining victory over the tongue is to 

→      Get your heart right with God:

But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies; These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.  Matthew 15:18-20

Our mouth will speak what is in our heart. If our heart is not right, our tongue will reveal it. We use our tongue to get our heart right with God:

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth, the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.  Romans 10:9-10

→      Recognize Your Responsibility:

Recognize we will be held responsible for the words that come out of our mouth:

But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.   Matthew 12:36-37

And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:  Luke 19:22

→      Realize Your Words Reflect On The Gospel:

As long as we believe our tongue is not important, we will not gain control of it. We must realize our conversation reflects on the Gospel of Jesus:

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;  Philippians 1:27

Because of this, we should set a good example by our conversation:

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.  1 Timothy 4:12

What comes out of our mouth is noted by those who may not have a relationship with God:

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.  Psalms 126:2

We can actually win others to the Lord Jesus Christ by our conversation:

Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.   1 Peter 3:1-2

→      Keep Your Words Few And Simple:

It really is ok not to verbalize every thought.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.  Proverbs 10:19

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay; for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.   Matthew 5:37

→      Think Before You Speak:

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear; slow to speak, slow to wrath.   James 1:19

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.   Proverbs 30:32

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.    Proverbs 15:28

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.  Proverbs 17:28

→      Separate Yourself:

We separate our self from those who cannot control their tongue:

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Proverbs 14:7

→      Learn the Power of Peaceful Words:

Peaceful words are more powerful than words of anger:

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.   Proverbs 25:15

→      Recognize Your Tongue Is A Weapon:

Our tongue is a weapon we can use to overcome the enemy instead of being defeated by him:

And they overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.   Revelations 12:11

If we control our tongue, it will put to shame those who falsely accuse us:

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.     1 Peter 3:16

→      Take Control Of Your Tongue:

With God's help, we can control the tongue. But we must take action to control our own tongue. The following verses indicate action from us:

For he that will love life, and see good days, LET HIM refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile.  1 Peter 3:10

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.   Titus 3:2

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. There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?   James 4:11-12

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.  Hebrews 13:5

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;   Philippians 1:27

That YE PUT OFF concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that YE PUT ON the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Wherefore PUTTING AWAY lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor for we are members one of another.    Ephesians 4:22-25

But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.   Colossians 3:8

LET no corrupt communication proceed out of YOUR mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.   Ephesians 4:29

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:    Ephesians 4:31

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.   1 Peter 1:15-16

PUT AWAY from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.   Proverbs 4:24

KEEP thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.       Psalms 34:13

I said, I WILL TAKE HEED to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.   Psalms 39:1

Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me; and to HIM THAT ORDERETH his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.   Psalms 50:23

THOU shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain.   Exodus 20:7

THOU shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.   Exodus 20:16

It is a truth that the word of God equips us to overcome and 

defeat the tactics of the enemy as well as ourselves.   

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The Power Of The Word of God

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: 

it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, 

and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

Isaiah 55:11

The Holy Bible is the written Word of the one true, living and all wise God. There is special power in these words of God:

For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Hebrews 4:12

We will never receive the fullness of God's power until you experience the power of His Word.

God is the source of power and of His written Word. This makes the Word of God powerful:

The Lord gave the Word: great was the company of those that published it.  Psalms 68:11

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the Word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the Word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.   1 Thessalonians 2:13

God actually created the world by His Word:

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.   Hebrews 11:3

God created the heavens by His Word:

By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.   Psalms 33:6

God continues to uphold the world and all things as they are by the power of His Word:

Who being the brightness of His glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the Word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.               Hebrews 1:3

As we search the scriptures, we see the power of the word of God used against our enemy, Satan.

A major confrontation between the power of Jesus and the power of Satan came early in the earthly ministry of Christ  when Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tested.

And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness.  And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.    Mark 1:12- 13

(For the full account refer to Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-13.)

Ø       First, Satan tried to get Jesus to turn stones into bread. The power of Jesus which soon was to turn water into wine surely could have turned stones into bread. But to do so in this situation would have been acting independently of God and using His power for personal benefit.

Ø       Next, Satan tried to get Jesus to cast Himself down from the top of the temple to demonstrate His power. He even misapplied Scriptures to persuade Him it was all right to do so.

Ø       In the third encounter, Satan tempted Jesus with the appeal of worldly power. Satan said he would give up all the kingdoms of the world if Jesus would worship him.

In each of these power struggles, Jesus met the challenge with the Word of God. 

Jesus quoted Scriptures applicable to the immediate situation.  

It is not enough just to know there is power in the Word of God. To make it effective, that Word must be applied as Jesus did. Jesus made it clear that the words He spoke were not His own. They were God's Words:

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.  John 3:34

Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 

He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.   John 14:10, 24  

For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.

I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.   John 17:8, 14

Jesus spoke God's Word with power:

And they were astonished at His doctrine: for His word was with power.  Luke 4:32

And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a Word is this. For with authority and power He commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.  Luke 4:36

Jesus spoke the Word to a man with a withered hand and it was healed (Mark 3:1-5). 

He spoke the Word to a leper and he was cleansed (Matthew 8:2-3). 

He said. . .

-     "rise" to the impotent man at the pool    (John 5:8)

-     "see" to the blind                                           (Luke 7:21)

-     "come out" to demons                                 (Matthew 9:32-33)

-     "hear" to the deaf                                          (Mark 7:32-35)

-     "come forth" to the dead                            (John 11:44)

Jesus knew there was power in God's Word, but He also knew men must hear and respond to that Word in order for it to be effective. The words of Jesus, which were God's Words, were so powerful that they worked from a distance. Jesus did not even have to be present at the scene of the problem. One man who had a sick servant said. . .

Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And His servant was healed in the selfsame hour.   Matthew 8:8,13

This man believed in the power of God's Word. He knew it was so powerful it was not affected by time, place, or any other limitations of man. But to make it effective in his own life and situation, he had to claim it. We must apply the Word of God to receive the benefit of its power.

The early church used God's words of power. Apostle Paul said:

And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:  That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.   1 Corinthians 2:4-5

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.   1 Corinthians 4:19

God is the power behind His Word:

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.  Isaiah 55:11

Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it. Jeremiah 1:12

The Word of God has great spiritual power:

For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Hebrews 4:12

God honors His Word above His name:

I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.   Psalms 138:2

What are the powerful purposes accomplished by God's Word?

Is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction: II Timothy 3:16-17 Brings belief in the Gospel message: Acts 4:4 Cleanses: John 15:3; Ephesians 5:26 Brings eternal life, if we hear and believe it: John 5:24 Is the basis for eternal judgment: John 12:48 Is used to cast out unclean spirits: Matthew 8:16; Luke 4:36 Is followed by miraculous signs and convinces people of the truth of the Gospel: Mark 16:20 Gives assurance of salvation: I John 1:2-6 Brings the born again experience: I Peter 1:23; Psalms 119:41 Bears record of the truth of the Gospel: I John 5:7 Sanctifies the believer: I Timothy 4:5 Gives hope: Psalms 130:5; 119:49,81 Brings healing: Psalms 107:20 Keeps us from the path of the destroyer: Psalms 17:4 Is spirit and life: John 6:63 Brings joy and rejoicing: Jeremiah 15:16 Increases faith: Romans 10:17 Comforts: I Thessalonians 4:18, Psalms 119:50,52

Brings spiritual nourishment: I Timothy 4:6  Brings answered prayer: John 15:7  Is the key to success: Joshua 1:8 Blesses, if we hear and keep it: Luke 11:28 Brings blessings when it is kept and curses when it is not: Deuteronomy 28  Is a weapon in the time of temptation: Matthew 4  Converts the soul: Psalms 19:7  Makes wise the simple: Psalms 19:7  Enlightens: Psalms 19:8  Warns: Psalms 19:11  Brings great reward when kept: Psalms 19:11  Permits access to Heaven: Revelation 22:14  Brings the blessing of walking in righteousness: Psalms 119:1-3  Makes us wiser than our enemies, teachers, and the ancients: Psalms 119:98-104  Quickens: Psalms 119:25  Strengthens: Psalms 119:28  Is the basis of His mercy: Psalms 119:58  Brings delight: Psalms 119:92  Gives the simple understanding: Psalms 119:130,104,169  Delivers: Psalms 119:170

Because the Word of God is so powerful, believers have a responsibility to make it known to the world.  The early Church assumed this responsibility for the Word of God. They went everywhere preaching it

Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word.  Acts 8:4  

And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.  Acts 13:49

They asked God for boldness to speak His Word

And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,  By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.  

And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.   Acts 4:29,31

The Word of God increased throughout the world because of their faithfulness

So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.  Acts 19:20

God confirms His Word with signs following. One cannot wait for the signs to precede the Word. We have a responsibility for spreading this powerful Word to the world.

®    God puts His Word in you so you can speak it to others: 

Deuteronomy 18:18-19; 

Isaiah 51:16; 

Jeremiah 1:9; 3:12; 5:14; 26:12; 

Ezekiel 2:7-8.

®    If you are taught in God's Word, then you have a responsibility to teach others: Galatians 6:6

®    We are to preach the Word throughout the world: 

Luke 24:47; 

Mark 16:15; 

2 Timothy 4:2.

®    We are not to speak your own words, but His words: 

Isaiah 58:13

®    We are not to be ashamed of the Word: 

Mark 8:38

®    We are to teach it to your children: 

Deuteronomy 6:6-9

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