Journey Day 2

This week I'm going to work on my greatest vice...gossiping. I'm going to constantly watch my words, and only build others up. If my words are not uplifting, then they will not leave my mouth. God is going to give me the strength. It's a vice I am giving to God...again. Hopefully this time for good. The bible tells us over and over again how horrible and detrimental it can be to us, our friends, and our relationship with God. James 3:8 says, "but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison." And James 3:10 says, "From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not be so." And finally James 4:41 says, "Do not speak evil against one another, brothers." All of these verses explain why gossip can be so dangerous. Gossip is used to tear people down, and that is not of God. God holds us to higher calling. One of love, tolerance and understanding. When we tear others down it may make us feel better about ourselves temporarily, but in the long run it will only drive us farther from our friends and farther from God. So far I have been trying to think before I speak. I try to decide if what I am about to say will be edifying, or will tear people down. Sometimes I speak without thinking, but already I am getting better! Slowly but surely God is turning me into a woman of character.