Controlling your tongue
- Charlie Brown
- Jun 29
- 2 min read
An old man spread rumors that his young neighbor was a thief, leading to the young man's wrongful arrest. After being proven innocent, the young man sued the old man for false accusations.
In court, the old man claimed his comments were harmless. The Judge told him to write his comments on paper, cut them up, scatter them on his way home and come back the following day.
The next day the judge told the old man to retrieve the pieces he had thrown away the day. before. He told the judge it was impossible -- because the wind had scattered them!
The judge replied, “Exactly! Your words can spread and irreparably damage someone's honor.'
If you can't speak well of someone, say nothing.
Looking back over your life, did someone ever share a positive or negative comment about you that had a lasting impact? What did that teach you about the power of words?
Your words possess the power to build people up or tear them down. They can encourage or discourage. Often your comments can resolve conflicts and offer comfort, but they can also cause lingering psychological pain.
Always remember . . . especially If you feel you have an angry response on the tip of your tongue, you do not have to respond immediately. Choosing not to speak when you are upset shows deep self-control.
One day I'm gonna think before I speak and y'all are gonna be flabbergasted by my wisdom. . . but today ain't that day!
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